Upper Crust Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Upper Crust Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2024, 22 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: Fore Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8AN
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Upper Crust Bakery 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% | ← Upper Crust Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Upper Crust Bakery 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 Upper Crust Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Baguette Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Roma Bistro And Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Selley's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Royal York And Faulkner Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Ice Cream Paradise Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| Dukes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Taste Of Sidmouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Upper Crust Bakery
What is Upper Crust Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Upper Crust Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Upper Crust Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Upper Crust Bakery last inspected?
Upper Crust Bakery was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 Upper Crust Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Upper Crust Bakery 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 Upper Crust Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Upper Crust Bakery 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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