Simmons Fruit Sales food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Simmons Fruit Sales holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 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: Pathfields Industrial Estate, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3LH
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Simmons Fruit Sales among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Simmons Fruit Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 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 Simmons Fruit Sales 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 Simmons Fruit Sales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| M J Caterers T/A The Benita Community Project C.I.C. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Mole Valley Farmers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Kenniford Farm Kitchen Mobile caterer | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Eaton Aerospace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Algapelago Marine Distributors/Transporters | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Exmoor Feasting Company Manufacturers/packers | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Lous Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2025 |
| Rock and Rapid Adventures Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2013 |
Questions about Simmons Fruit Sales
What is Simmons Fruit Sales's food hygiene rating?
Simmons Fruit Sales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Simmons Fruit Sales 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simmons Fruit Sales last inspected?
Simmons Fruit Sales was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simmons Fruit Sales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Simmons Fruit Sales compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Simmons Fruit Sales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Simmons Fruit Sales 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Simmons Fruit Sales and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Simmons Fruit Sales is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
North Devon inspects and rates 1,467 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northdevon.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →