The Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
The Farm 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 18 April 2023, more than 3 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: 18 Chapel Street, Exmouth, EX8 1HS
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Farm 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% | ← The Farm 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 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 The Farm 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 The Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Jar Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about The Farm Shop
What is The Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 18 April 2023.
Is The Farm 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 The Farm Shop last inspected?
The Farm Shop was last inspected on 18 April 2023, more than 3 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 The Farm Shop?
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 The Farm 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 The Farm Shop holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Farm 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Farm Shop is one of 299 rated food businesses in Exmouth. See every hygiene rating in Exmouth →
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