North Molton Community Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
North Molton Community Shop 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 27 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: North Molton Community Shop And Cafe, The Old School, North Molton, EX36 3HP
How it compares in North Devon
That puts North Molton Community Shop 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% | ← North Molton Community Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 North Molton Community Shop 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 North Molton Community Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Molton Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| Poltimore Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2025 |
| North Molton Primary School School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about North Molton Community Shop
What is North Molton Community Shop's food hygiene rating?
North Molton Community Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 27 August 2024.
Is North Molton Community Shop 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 North Molton Community Shop last inspected?
North Molton Community Shop was last inspected on 27 August 2024, 22 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 North Molton Community Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Molton Community Shop 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 North Molton Community Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects North Molton Community Shop 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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North Molton Community Shop is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
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