Kentisbeare Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
Kentisbeare Village Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: Post Office, Fore Street, Kentisbeare, EX15 2AD
How it compares in Mid Devon
In Mid Devon, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Kentisbeare Village Stores sits behind roughly 643 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ← Kentisbeare Village Stores | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kentisbeare Village Stores 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 Kentisbeare Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Fordmore Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Fordmore Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Devon Cookery School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Titches Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Otter Vale Products Limited Manufacturers/packers | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| CDSK Limited Manufacturers/packers | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Grist Mill Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Kentisbeare Village Stores
What is Kentisbeare Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Kentisbeare Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Devon Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Kentisbeare Village Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Kentisbeare Village Stores last inspected?
Kentisbeare Village Stores was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kentisbeare Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kentisbeare Village Stores compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Kentisbeare Village Stores holds a 3. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Kentisbeare Village Stores 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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