Miriam's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Miriam's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Miriam's was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Church Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8LY
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Miriam's 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% | ← Miriam's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Miriam's 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 Miriam's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Browns Kitchen Bakery And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Someday Something Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Taste Of Sidmouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Dukes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Kingswood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Kapes Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Hotel Riviera Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Miriam's
What is Miriam's's food hygiene rating?
Miriam's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Miriam's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Miriam's last inspected?
Miriam's was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Miriam's?
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 Miriam's 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 Miriam's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Miriam's 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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