Clock Tower Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Clock Tower Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Peak Hill Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8RZ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Clock Tower Cafe 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% | ← Clock Tower Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Clock Tower Cafe 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 Clock Tower Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Ladder Kiosk (Connaught Caterers) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2020 |
| Sidmouth Harbour Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2018 |
| Belmont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Fort Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Hotel Riviera Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Fourways Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Royal Glen Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Kapes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Clock Tower Cafe
What is Clock Tower Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Clock Tower Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Clock Tower Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clock Tower Cafe last inspected?
Clock Tower Cafe was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Clock Tower Cafe?
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 Clock Tower Cafe 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 Clock Tower Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Clock Tower Cafe 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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