Sidmouth Hospice At Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Devon
Sidmouth Hospice At Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 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: Church Street, Sidford, Sidmouth, EX10 9RL
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Sidmouth Hospice At Home 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% | ← Sidmouth Hospice At Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sidmouth Hospice At Home 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 Sidmouth Hospice At Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloaters Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| The Blue Ball Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Malden House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Lidl UK Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Sidmouth Self Serve Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Balfour Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Sidmouth Hospice At Home
What is Sidmouth Hospice At Home's food hygiene rating?
Sidmouth Hospice At Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Sidmouth Hospice At Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sidmouth Hospice At Home last inspected?
Sidmouth Hospice At Home was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 Sidmouth Hospice At Home?
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 Sidmouth Hospice At Home 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 Sidmouth Hospice At Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Sidmouth Hospice At Home 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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