Complete Meats Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Complete Meats Ltd 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 7 January 2025, 18 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: South Street, Axminster, EX13 5AD
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Complete Meats Ltd 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% | ← Complete Meats Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Complete Meats Ltd 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 Complete Meats Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axminster Kebab House - Pizza Anatolia Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cinnamons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Ganesha Wholefoods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Not Just Veg Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Tudor Cottage Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Axminster Country Market Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| The West Country Higgler Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 January 2026 |
| Busy Bee Florist Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Complete Meats Ltd
What is Complete Meats Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Complete Meats Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Complete Meats Ltd 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 Complete Meats Ltd last inspected?
Complete Meats Ltd was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Complete Meats Ltd?
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 Complete Meats Ltd 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 Complete Meats Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Complete Meats Ltd 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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