Middle Winsham Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Middle Winsham Farm Shop 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: Middle Winsham Farm, Winsham, Braunton, EX33 2LX
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Middle Winsham Farm Shop 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% | ← Middle Winsham Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Middle Winsham Farm Shop 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 Middle Winsham Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 October 2025 |
| Silver Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2008 |
| Brock Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2026 |
| Braunton Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2011 |
| Wrvs - Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Agricultural Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| West Hill Nursery Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2007 |
Questions about Middle Winsham Farm Shop
What is Middle Winsham Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Middle Winsham Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Middle Winsham Farm Shop 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 Middle Winsham Farm Shop last inspected?
Middle Winsham Farm Shop was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Middle Winsham Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Middle Winsham Farm Shop 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 Middle Winsham Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Middle Winsham Farm Shop 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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