The Feathers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Feathers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 June 2025, 12 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: 35 High Street, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6LE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Feathers 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% | ← The Feathers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Feathers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'image Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Brook Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Budleigh Pizza And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Marcos Gelato Mobile caterer | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Marcos Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| OB's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Sampson's Manufacturers/packers | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Feathers
What is The Feathers's food hygiene rating?
The Feathers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 30 June 2025.
Is The Feathers 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Feathers last inspected?
The Feathers was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Feathers 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 The Feathers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Feathers 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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The Feathers is one of 63 rated food businesses in Budleigh Salterton. See every hygiene rating in Budleigh Salterton →
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