Splendours Spirits food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
Splendours Spirits holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 September 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: The Pannier Market, Newport Street, Tiverton
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Splendours Spirits among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 86% | ← Splendours Spirits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Splendours Spirits 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 Splendours Spirits, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cafe Licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2025 |
| Sorriso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2025 |
| Exe Valley Catering LTD. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Mrs Gill's Cakes LTD. Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Happy Glaze Pottery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Reapers Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2021 |
| Sandys Independent Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Splendours Spirits
What is Splendours Spirits's food hygiene rating?
Splendours Spirits has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 15 September 2023.
Is Splendours Spirits safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Splendours Spirits last inspected?
Splendours Spirits was last inspected on 15 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Splendours Spirits?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Splendours Spirits compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Splendours Spirits is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Splendours Spirits 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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Splendours Spirits is one of 204 rated food businesses in Tiverton. See every hygiene rating in Tiverton →
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