Nourish Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Nourish Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 23 Exeter Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JL
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Nourish Stores among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Nourish Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Nourish Stores none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Nourish Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Patts Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Bennys Of Braunton Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Mariners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| South 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Reed's Butchers Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2026 |
| The Lookout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Nourish Stores
What is Nourish Stores's food hygiene rating?
Nourish Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 14 February 2024.
Is Nourish Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nourish Stores last inspected?
Nourish Stores was last inspected on 14 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nourish Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nourish Stores compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Nourish Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Nourish Stores and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Nourish Stores is one of 115 rated food businesses in Braunton. See every hygiene rating in Braunton →
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