Sugarush food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Sugarush holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Sugarush was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in North Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Devon ratings →
Address: Royal Marine, Seaside, Combe Martin, EX34 0AW
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How this rating has changed
Sugarush was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Sugarush sits behind roughly 1,105 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,105 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 10% | ← Sugarush | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 162 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 Good
- 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 Sugarush 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 Sugarush, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Pasty, Bean and a bit of Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Harbour Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2026 |
| Combe Martin Farm Shop Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Redwood Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Focsle Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| John Fowler Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2012 |
| Sherwoods Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 August 2026 |
Questions about Sugarush
What is Sugarush's food hygiene rating?
Sugarush has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Sugarush safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sugarush last inspected?
Sugarush was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sugarush?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sugarush compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Sugarush holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Sugarush 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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