Orchard Wholefoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Orchard Wholefoods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 November 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 High Street, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6LQ
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Orchard Wholefoods 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% | ← Orchard Wholefoods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Orchard Wholefoods 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 Orchard Wholefoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Banquet Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Shaldon Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Mercado Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Marcos Gelato Mobile caterer | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Marcos Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| OB's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Sampson's Manufacturers/packers | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Orchard Wholefoods
What is Orchard Wholefoods's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Wholefoods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 16 November 2015.
Is Orchard Wholefoods 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orchard Wholefoods last inspected?
Orchard Wholefoods was last inspected on 16 November 2015, more than 10 years 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 Orchard Wholefoods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orchard Wholefoods 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 Orchard Wholefoods holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Orchard Wholefoods 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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