Joshuas Harvest Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Joshuas Harvest Store 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 28 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: Gosford Road, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1NU
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Joshuas Harvest Store 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% | ← Joshuas Harvest Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Joshuas Harvest Store 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 Joshuas Harvest Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Woodford Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Otter Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ottery St Mary Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2026 |
| The London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Silver Otter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Ottery News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Fat Otter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Coffee Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about Joshuas Harvest Store
What is Joshuas Harvest Store's food hygiene rating?
Joshuas Harvest Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Joshuas Harvest Store 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 Joshuas Harvest Store last inspected?
Joshuas Harvest Store was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Joshuas Harvest Store?
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 Joshuas Harvest Store 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 Joshuas Harvest Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Joshuas Harvest Store 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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