Bradninch Spar & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
Bradninch Spar & Post Office 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 14 February 2025, 16 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: 8 - 10 Fore Street, Bradninch, Exeter, EX5 4NN
How it compares in Mid Devon
In Mid Devon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Bradninch Spar & Post Office sits behind roughly 592 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ← Bradninch Spar & Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bradninch Spar & Post Office 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 Bradninch Spar & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Central Dairy Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| CQBeanz Retailers - other | 82 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Bradninch Spar & Post Office
What is Bradninch Spar & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Bradninch Spar & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Devon Council on 14 February 2025.
Is Bradninch Spar & Post Office 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 Bradninch Spar & Post Office last inspected?
Bradninch Spar & Post Office was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 16 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 Bradninch Spar & Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bradninch Spar & Post Office compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Bradninch Spar & Post Office holds a 4. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Bradninch Spar & Post Office 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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