The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2026, 2 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: Radio House, West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NU
How this rating has changed
The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 8 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe among the 1,104 places in East 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 | 1,104 | 85% | ← The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe 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 The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe Convenience Store Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Belluno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Krisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Doner el chapo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
| The Community Waffle House CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2024 |
| The Sweetshop Axminster Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Arts Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| The Tiffin Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe
What is The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 8 July 2026.
Is The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe last inspected?
The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 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 The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe compare to other places in East Devon?
85% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe 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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The Bakehouse Bakery and cafe is one of 147 rated food businesses in Axminster. See every hygiene rating in Axminster →
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