Four Elms Fruit Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Four Elms Fruit Farm 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: Higher Way, Harpford, Sidmouth, EX10 0NJ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Four Elms Fruit Farm 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% | ← Four Elms Fruit Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Four Elms Fruit Farm 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 Four Elms Fruit Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Newton Poppleford Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| East Hill Pride Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Southern Cross Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Barn And Pinn Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2024 |
Questions about Four Elms Fruit Farm
What is Four Elms Fruit Farm's food hygiene rating?
Four Elms Fruit Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Four Elms Fruit Farm 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 Four Elms Fruit Farm last inspected?
Four Elms Fruit Farm was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Four Elms Fruit Farm?
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 Four Elms Fruit Farm 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 Four Elms Fruit Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Four Elms Fruit Farm 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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