The Sandwich Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Devon
The Sandwich Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: 63 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JX
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts The Sandwich Shop among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← The Sandwich Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Sandwich Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Day Nursery Caring Premises | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Golden Bridge House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| Saffron - Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Crediton Congregational Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Crediton Congregational Church Foodbank Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
| Clovers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Creedy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
Questions about The Sandwich Shop
What is The Sandwich Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 29 April 2026.
Is The Sandwich Shop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The Sandwich Shop was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Sandwich Shop compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandwich Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Sandwich Shop 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Sandwich Shop is one of 115 rated food businesses in Crediton. See every hygiene rating in Crediton →
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