Axminster has 90 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 81% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, pub/bar/nightclub establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 31% of food businesses in Axminster.
12 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
7 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth | 300 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Sidmouth | 150 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Honiton | 96 | 4.6/5 | 86% |
| Seaton (East Devon) | 86 | 4.7/5 | 87% |
| Cullompton | 78 | 4.5/5 | 77% |
| Ottery St Mary | 50 | 4.7/5 | 85% |
There are currently 90 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Axminster, out of 639,018 rated establishments across the UK.
In Axminster, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 81% of rated businesses in Axminster hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Axminster are carried out by East Devon. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Axminster was last updated on 5 July 2026.