Heddens of Woodtown food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Heddens of Woodtown holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: St Johns Garden Centre, Strand Lane, Ashford, EX31 4BW
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Heddens of Woodtown sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Heddens of Woodtown | |
| 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 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 Heddens of Woodtown 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 Heddens of Woodtown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Exsports Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Barnstaple Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2010 |
| Bunker Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Heanton Church Lunches & Catering Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2009 |
| Heanton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Heddens of Woodtown
What is Heddens of Woodtown's food hygiene rating?
Heddens of Woodtown has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Heddens of Woodtown safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heddens of Woodtown last inspected?
Heddens of Woodtown was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 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 Heddens of Woodtown?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heddens of Woodtown compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Heddens of Woodtown holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Heddens of Woodtown 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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