Colyford Post Office And General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Colyford Post Office And General Stores 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 1 October 2024, 21 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: Post Office, Seaton Road, Colyford, EX24 6QW
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Colyford Post Office And General Stores 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% | ← Colyford Post Office And General Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Colyford Post Office And General Stores 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 Colyford Post Office And General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colyford Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Elmwood Residential Home Ltd Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Claude's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Amy's @ The Filling Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Open Sesame Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Impact Food Group - Colyton Grammar School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Harepath Holidays Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about Colyford Post Office And General Stores
What is Colyford Post Office And General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Colyford Post Office And General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Colyford Post Office And General Stores 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 Colyford Post Office And General Stores last inspected?
Colyford Post Office And General Stores was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Colyford Post Office And General Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Colyford Post Office And General Stores 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 Colyford Post Office And General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Colyford Post Office And General Stores 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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