Sidmouth Town AFC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Sidmouth Town AFC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 August 2018, more than 7 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: Sidmouth Town Football Club, Manstone Lane, Sidmouth, EX10 9JZ
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Sidmouth Town AFC sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Sidmouth Town AFC | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Town AFC 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 Town AFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Sidmouth Self Serve Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Balfour Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd School/college/university | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Arcot House Care Home Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Malden House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Sidmouth Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Sidmouth Town AFC
What is Sidmouth Town AFC's food hygiene rating?
Sidmouth Town AFC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 22 August 2018.
Is Sidmouth Town AFC safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sidmouth Town AFC last inspected?
Sidmouth Town AFC was last inspected on 22 August 2018, more than 7 years 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 Town AFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sidmouth Town AFC compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Sidmouth Town AFC holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Sidmouth Town AFC 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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