The Cheese Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
The Cheese Larder 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 15 December 2025, 6 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: 12 Broad Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AE
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Cheese Larder 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% | ← The Cheese Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cheese Larder 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 The Cheese Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 27 Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Rachael's Bakery & Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2009 |
| The Lazy Daisy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 July 2025 |
| The Coaching Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bon Bons Sweets Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| South Molton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2004 |
Questions about The Cheese Larder
What is The Cheese Larder's food hygiene rating?
The Cheese Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 15 December 2025.
Is The Cheese Larder 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 The Cheese Larder last inspected?
The Cheese Larder was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 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 The Cheese Larder?
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 The Cheese Larder 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 The Cheese Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Cheese Larder 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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The Cheese Larder is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
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