The Axminster Inn

Axminster

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Axminster Inn scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 15 May 2026 by East Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Axminster Inn, from December 2018 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2018 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Axminster Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Axminster Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
5 December 2018	5 / 5	Very good
15 May 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Axminster Inn in Axminster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Axminster Inn,
Silver Street,
Axminster,
EX13 5AH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Axminster Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Axminster Inn?

Food hygiene at The Axminster Inn is inspected by East Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Axminster Inn

What is The Axminster Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Axminster Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 May 2026.

When was The Axminster Inn last inspected?

The Axminster Inn was last inspected by East Devon on 15 May 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.