Exmoor Distillery Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Somerset
Exmoor Distillery Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
98% of rated food businesses in Somerset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Somerset ratings →
Address: Unit 5, Barle Enterprise Centre, Dulverton, TA22 9BF
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How this rating has changed
Exmoor Distillery Ltd was re-inspected on 23 January 2024 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 January 2024 | 5 5 | Held |
| 4 March 2021 | 5 5 | Held |
| 23 January 2024 | 5 5 | Held |
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 Somerset
That puts Exmoor Distillery Ltd among the 4,819 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,819 | 88% | ← Exmoor Distillery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 594 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 Exmoor Distillery 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 Exmoor Distillery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorland Food Bank School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Mr S Petts Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2016 |
| Exclusively Exmoor Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Tongdam Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Exmoor Health Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Town Mills Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| The Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 September 2015 |
| The Exmoor Beastro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 September 2015 |
Questions about Exmoor Distillery Ltd
What is Exmoor Distillery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Exmoor Distillery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Exmoor Distillery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Exmoor Distillery Ltd last inspected?
Exmoor Distillery Ltd was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Exmoor Distillery Ltd?
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 Exmoor Distillery Ltd compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,505 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Exmoor Distillery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Exmoor Distillery 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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Exmoor Distillery Ltd is one of 59 rated food businesses in Dulverton. See every hygiene rating in Dulverton →
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