Axe Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Axe Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 May 2026, 3 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.
94% of rated food businesses in East Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Devon ratings →
Address: West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NU
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Axe Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,104 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,104 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 9% | ← Axe Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Axe Convenience Store 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 Axe Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Belluno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Doner el chapo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
| Krisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Community Waffle House CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2024 |
| Arts Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| The Sweetshop Axminster Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Axminster Guildhall Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Axe Convenience Store
What is Axe Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Axe Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Axe Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Axe Convenience Store last inspected?
Axe Convenience Store was last inspected on 21 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Axe Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Axe Convenience Store compare to other places in East Devon?
85% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Axe Convenience Store holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Axe Convenience Store 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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Axe Convenience Store is one of 147 rated food businesses in Axminster. See every hygiene rating in Axminster →
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