Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The West Country Higgler food hygiene rating
The West Country Higgler
Wheatfields
South Street
Axminster
EX13 5AD Inspected 12 January 2026
South Street
Axminster
EX13 5AD Inspected 12 January 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by East Devon
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The West Country Higgler in East Devon currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 12 January 2026. The West Country Higgler is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Wheatfields, South Street, Axminster, EX13 5AD.
- Business name
- The West Country Higgler
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- East Devon
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 12 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 914215
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
12 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The West Country Higgler.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 January 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
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