Bon Bons Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Bon Bons Sweets 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 10 October 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: Bon Bons, 7 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Bon Bons Sweets 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% | ← Bon Bons Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bon Bons Sweets 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 Bon Bons Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2019 |
| Sanders News Centre Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2008 |
| Yetland Farm - The Cheese Stall at South Molton Market Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Baker George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bar 27 Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Bon Bons Sweets
What is Bon Bons Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Bon Bons Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Bon Bons Sweets 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 Bon Bons Sweets last inspected?
Bon Bons Sweets was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Bon Bons Sweets?
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 Bon Bons Sweets 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 Bon Bons Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Bon Bons Sweets 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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Bon Bons Sweets is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
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