Sidmouth Rugby Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Sidmouth Rugby Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sidmouth Rugby Club was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in East Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Devon ratings →
Address: Heydons Lane, Sidmouth, EX10 8NJ
How this rating has changed
Sidmouth Rugby Club was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 5 5 | 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 East Devon
That puts Sidmouth Rugby Club among the 1,104 places in East Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,104 | 85% | ← Sidmouth Rugby Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 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 Rugby Club 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 Rugby Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Voluntary Services Other catering premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Sidmouth Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
| Outside The Box Coffee Mobile caterer | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Prime and Pour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Manor Pavilion Theatre And Arts Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Rose Lawn Residential Home Caring Premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Sidmouth Victoria Hospital Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Miriam's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Sidmouth Rugby Club
What is Sidmouth Rugby Club's food hygiene rating?
Sidmouth Rugby Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Sidmouth Rugby Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sidmouth Rugby Club last inspected?
Sidmouth Rugby Club was last inspected on 16 July 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 Sidmouth Rugby Club?
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 Rugby Club compare to other places in East Devon?
85% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Sidmouth Rugby Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Sidmouth Rugby Club 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Sidmouth Rugby Club is one of 170 rated food businesses in Sidmouth. See every hygiene rating in Sidmouth →
East Devon inspects and rates 1,552 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk
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