Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Devon
Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: Shute Primary School, Shute, Axminster, EX13 7QR
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) among the 1,093 places in East 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) 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 Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Orchard Alpacas Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Lyme Bay Winery Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Greenhayes Annexe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Devon In A Box Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Ploughman's Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Andrewshayes Caravan Site Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
Questions about Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary)
What is Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary)'s food hygiene rating?
Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) last inspected?
Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Fresha Ltd (Shute Primary) 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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