Seaside Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Devon
Seaside 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 11 February 2020, more than 6 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: Premier Seaside Stores, Royal Marine, Seaside, EX34 0AW
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Seaside Stores among the 1,107 places in North 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Seaside Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Seaside 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 Seaside Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Harbour Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 November 2025 |
| Combe Martin Farm Shop Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Redwood Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Focsle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| John Fowler Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2012 |
| Sherwoods Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Black and White Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Seaside Stores
What is Seaside Stores's food hygiene rating?
Seaside Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 11 February 2020.
Is Seaside 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 Seaside Stores last inspected?
Seaside Stores was last inspected on 11 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Seaside 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seaside Stores compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Seaside Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Seaside 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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