The Diggers Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Diggers Rest 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, EX5 1PQ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale Farm Shop (Restaurant) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Greendale Farm Shop And Deli Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Greendale Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Oscars Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| The Udder Stuff Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bounce Southwest Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mulberry Catering Co Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Pickle Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about The Diggers Rest
What is The Diggers Rest's food hygiene rating?
The Diggers Rest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest last inspected?
The Diggers Rest was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 The Diggers Rest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Diggers Rest 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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