Sidmouth Voluntary Services food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Devon
Sidmouth Voluntary Services holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2025, 13 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: Twyford House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8NF
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Sidmouth Voluntary Services among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Sidmouth Voluntary Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 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 Sidmouth Voluntary Services 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 Sidmouth Voluntary Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Outside The Box Coffee Mobile caterer | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Sidmouth Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
| Manor Pavilion Theatre And Arts Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Rose Lawn Residential Home Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Miriam's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Caring Premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Sidmouth Voluntary Services
What is Sidmouth Voluntary Services's food hygiene rating?
Sidmouth Voluntary Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Sidmouth Voluntary Services 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sidmouth Voluntary Services last inspected?
Sidmouth Voluntary Services was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sidmouth Voluntary Services?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sidmouth Voluntary Services compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Sidmouth Voluntary Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Sidmouth Voluntary Services 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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