Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Devon
Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 September 2024, 22 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: Sidmouth C Of E Primary School, 55 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9XB
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) 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% | ← Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balfour Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Lidl UK Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Sidmouth Self Serve Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Arcot House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Pickletown Honesty Box Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Sidmouth Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Malden House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Sidmouth Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd)
What is Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd)'s food hygiene rating?
Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) last inspected?
Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd)?
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 Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Devon Norse Ltd (Sidmouth Primary - Woolbrook Rd) 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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