Daffy Down Dilly food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Daffy Down Dilly 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 15 October 2025, 8 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, Sidmouth, EX10 8LE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Daffy Down Dilly 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% | ← Daffy Down Dilly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Daffy Down Dilly 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 Daffy Down Dilly, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chattery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| The Cheeseboard Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Coffee 1-2-1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| The Cornish Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Ganesha Wholefoods Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Rincon Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Prime and Preserved Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Daffy Down Dilly
What is Daffy Down Dilly's food hygiene rating?
Daffy Down Dilly has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Daffy Down Dilly 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 Daffy Down Dilly last inspected?
Daffy Down Dilly was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Daffy Down Dilly?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Daffy Down Dilly 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 Daffy Down Dilly is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Daffy Down Dilly 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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