The Folly Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Devon
The Folly Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 24 September 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: Dalwood, Axminster, EX13 7EW
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Folly Nursery sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← The Folly Nursery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Folly Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalwood Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2025 |
| Burrow Farm Gardens Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Tuckers Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Andrewshayes Caravan Site Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Devon In A Box Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Ploughman's Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about The Folly Nursery
What is The Folly Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Folly Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 24 September 2025.
Is The Folly Nursery 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Folly Nursery last inspected?
The Folly Nursery was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Folly Nursery compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Folly Nursery holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Folly Nursery 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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