Amapola Wine Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Devon
Amapola Wine Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 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: Amapola, 133 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3DT
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Amapola Wine Bar among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 592 | 85% | ← Amapola Wine Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Amapola Wine Bar 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 Amapola Wine Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| SPAR Wessex Retail Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| A J Cox Butcher Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Coco's Devon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Grape & Grain Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| Crediton Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 March 2025 |
| The Loft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Ashtons Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Amapola Wine Bar
What is Amapola Wine Bar's food hygiene rating?
Amapola Wine Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 28 March 2024.
Is Amapola Wine Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Amapola Wine Bar last inspected?
Amapola Wine Bar was last inspected on 28 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Amapola Wine Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Amapola Wine Bar compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Amapola Wine Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Amapola Wine Bar 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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