The Central Dairy Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Devon
The Central Dairy Ltd 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 14 February 2025, 16 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.
Address: 1 Beacon Road, Bradninch, Exeter, EX5 4NT
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Central Dairy Ltd among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 86% | ← The Central Dairy Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Central Dairy Ltd 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 Central Dairy Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradninch Spar & Post Office Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 February 2025 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| CQBeanz Retailers - other | 100 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Central Dairy Ltd
What is The Central Dairy Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Central Dairy Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 14 February 2025.
Is The Central Dairy Ltd 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 Central Dairy Ltd last inspected?
The Central Dairy Ltd was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 16 months 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 The Central Dairy Ltd?
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 Central Dairy Ltd compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Central Dairy Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Central Dairy Ltd 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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Understanding this rating
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