Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · East Devon
Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 13 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: Higher Colston Farm, Colston, Axminster, EX13 7NF
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice 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 Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Colston Farm Micro Dairy Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| All Saints Wise Owls Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ridgeway Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice
What is Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice's food hygiene rating?
Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice last inspected?
Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 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 Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice 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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Higher Colston Farm Apple Cider Vinegar/ Apple Juice is one of 143 rated food businesses in Axminster. See every hygiene rating in Axminster →
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