The Lekker Saffa food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Devon
The Lekker Saffa holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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: 103 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LF
How it compares in Mid Devon
In Mid Devon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lekker Saffa sits behind roughly 642 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ← The Lekker Saffa | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Lekker Saffa 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 The Lekker Saffa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs Choice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Clovers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Creedy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Trawlers Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| Crediton Congregational Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Crediton Congregational Church Foodbank Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
Questions about The Lekker Saffa
What is The Lekker Saffa's food hygiene rating?
The Lekker Saffa has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Devon Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Lekker Saffa safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Lekker Saffa last inspected?
The Lekker Saffa was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lekker Saffa?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lekker Saffa compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Lekker Saffa holds a 3. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Lekker Saffa 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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