B & M Retail Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
B & M Retail Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 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: Units 5 to 7, Ormidale Square, Lowman Way, EX16 6SR
How it compares in Mid Devon
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 692 rated places in Mid Devon score this low, about one in 69. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← B & M Retail Ltd | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 B & M Retail Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to B & M Retail Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Range Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Blundells School - Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| One Stop Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2022 |
| Two Moors Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Elmore AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2019 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| China Xpress Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about B & M Retail Ltd
What is B & M Retail Ltd's food hygiene rating?
B & M Retail Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Mid Devon Council on 15 January 2025.
Is B & M Retail Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was B & M Retail Ltd last inspected?
B & M Retail Ltd was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at B & M Retail Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B & M Retail Ltd compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while B & M Retail Ltd holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects B & M Retail Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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