South Molton Community Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
South Molton Community Hospital holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
How it compares in North Devon
That puts South Molton Community Hospital 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% | ← South Molton Community Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South Molton Community Hospital 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 South Molton Community Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh Care Homes Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Coaching Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The South Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Avo Craft Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 June 2025 |
| Freds Charcoal Grill and Pizzas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2025 |
| The Wandering Bistro Other catering premises | 368 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 October 2025 |
| Moors Parts, Moors Garage Retailers - other | 368 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about South Molton Community Hospital
What is South Molton Community Hospital's food hygiene rating?
South Molton Community Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 5 June 2025.
Is South Molton Community Hospital 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Molton Community Hospital last inspected?
South Molton Community Hospital was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 months 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 South Molton Community Hospital?
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 South Molton Community Hospital 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 South Molton Community Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects South Molton Community Hospital 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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