Central food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Central 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 31 October 2023, more than 2 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: 22 - 24 First Avenue, Axminster, EX13 5EX
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Central 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% | ← Central | |
| 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 Very 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 Central 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 Central, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloakham Lawn Sports Centre Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Grogans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Axminster Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Tick Tocks Play Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Complete Bake - EV 072 Manufacturers/packers | 244 yards away | Exempt | |
| East Devon Enterprises Distributors/Transporters | 287 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cheeki Manufacturers/packers | 407 yards away | Exempt | |
| Wheatfields Manufacturers/packers | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about Central
What is Central's food hygiene rating?
Central has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 31 October 2023.
Is Central 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 Central last inspected?
Central was last inspected on 31 October 2023, more than 2 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 Central?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Central 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 Central holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Central 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Central is one of 143 rated food businesses in Axminster. See every hygiene rating in Axminster →
East Devon inspects and rates 1,551 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Devon →
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