Prime and Preserved food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Prime and Preserved holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2024, 19 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: 126 High Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8EE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Prime and Preserved 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% | ← Prime and Preserved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Prime and Preserved 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 Prime and Preserved, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rincon Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| The Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Silver King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Pizza Pronto Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Radway Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Sidmouth Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Taste of Devon Butchers Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Prime and Preserved
What is Prime and Preserved's food hygiene rating?
Prime and Preserved has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Prime and Preserved 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prime and Preserved last inspected?
Prime and Preserved was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Prime and Preserved?
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 Prime and Preserved 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 Prime and Preserved is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Prime and Preserved 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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Prime and Preserved is one of 171 rated food businesses in Sidmouth. See every hygiene rating in Sidmouth →
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