Pound Lane Daycare

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-05-06

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Pound Lane Daycare is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Unit 1A, Pound Lane, Exmouth, EX8 4NP, in the East Devon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 May 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Devon oversees 1,092 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Devon is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Unit 1A, Pound Lane, Exmouth
Postcode
EX8 4NP
Local Authority
East Devon
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
731371

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Pound Lane Daycare?

Pound Lane Daycare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Devon.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Pound Lane Daycare last inspected?

Pound Lane Daycare was last inspected on 2026-05-06. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Pound Lane Daycare located?

Pound Lane Daycare is located at Unit 1A, Pound Lane, Exmouth , EX8 4NP, in the East Devon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX8 postcode area.