Highfield Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Highfield 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 7 July 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in East Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Devon ratings →
Address: Unit 5, Culme Way, Dunkeswell, EX14 4JP
How this rating has changed
Highfield Stores was re-inspected on 7 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Highfield Stores among the 1,104 places in East Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,104 | 85% | ← Highfield Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 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 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 Highfield 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 Highfield Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Fish Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Blackdown Support Group Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 June 2024 |
| Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 2 July 2026 |
| Lakeview Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Rain Nutrience Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Liberator Coffee Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Highfield Stores
What is Highfield Stores's food hygiene rating?
Highfield Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Highfield 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 Highfield Stores last inspected?
Highfield Stores was last inspected on 7 July 2026, 2 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 Highfield Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highfield Stores compare to other places in East Devon?
85% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Highfield Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Highfield 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Highfield Stores is one of 143 rated food businesses in Honiton. See every hygiene rating in Honiton →
East Devon inspects and rates 1,552 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk
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