Dalwood Community Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Dalwood Community Shop 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 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: Dalwood Village Shop, Dalwood, Axminster, EX13 7EJ
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Dalwood Community Shop 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% | ← Dalwood Community Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Dalwood Community Shop 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 Dalwood Community Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Folly Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Tuckers Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Burrow Farm Gardens Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Andrewshayes Caravan Site Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Devon In A Box Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Ploughman's Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Dalwood Community Shop
What is Dalwood Community Shop's food hygiene rating?
Dalwood Community Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Dalwood Community Shop 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 Dalwood Community Shop last inspected?
Dalwood Community Shop 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 Dalwood Community Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dalwood Community Shop 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 Dalwood Community Shop holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Dalwood Community Shop 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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