Dragonflies Pre-School C10 food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Devon
Dragonflies Pre-School C10 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Marys Rc Primary School, Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Dragonflies Pre-School C10 among the 1,093 places in East 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Dragonflies Pre-School C10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Dragonflies Pre-School C10 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 Dragonflies Pre-School C10, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Acorn Academy Catering School/college/university | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Magnolia House Residential Home Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| Thai Food To Go Ltd Mobile caterer | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Golden House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| The Cow And The Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about Dragonflies Pre-School C10
What is Dragonflies Pre-School C10's food hygiene rating?
Dragonflies Pre-School C10 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Dragonflies Pre-School C10 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dragonflies Pre-School C10 last inspected?
Dragonflies Pre-School C10 was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dragonflies Pre-School C10?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dragonflies Pre-School C10 compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Dragonflies Pre-School C10 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Dragonflies Pre-School C10 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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