Moores Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Moores Newsagents 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 5 March 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: 28 The Strand, Exmouth, EX8 1AQ
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Moores Newsagents 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% | ← Moores Newsagents | |
| 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 Moores Newsagents 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 Moores Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Olivo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Exmouth Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Froth And Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bayleaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Il Sole Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Alleria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Jar Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Capels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about Moores Newsagents
What is Moores Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Moores Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Moores Newsagents 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 Moores Newsagents last inspected?
Moores Newsagents was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Moores Newsagents?
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 Moores Newsagents 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 Moores Newsagents holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Moores Newsagents 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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