Spring Cedars food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Exeter City
Spring Cedars holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Northbrook Close, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8LD
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Spring Cedars among the 870 places in Exeter City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 870 | 87% | ← Spring Cedars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 Spring Cedars 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 Spring Cedars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| A Farm Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Chapters coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| ASU (Additional Support Unit) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cocorico Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Barnova Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2019 |
| Cha Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Spring Cedars
What is Spring Cedars's food hygiene rating?
Spring Cedars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Spring Cedars 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spring Cedars last inspected?
Spring Cedars was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spring Cedars?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Spring Cedars compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Spring Cedars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Spring Cedars 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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