Sandford Orchards food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Devon
Sandford Orchards holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 May 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: The Cider Works, Commonmarsh Lane, Lords Meadow Industrial Estate, EX17 1HJ
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Sandford Orchards 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% | ← Sandford Orchards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Sandford Orchards 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 Sandford Orchards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Hillbrow Residential Home Ltd Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Divein Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Kitchen Camper Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Crediton Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| The Chantry Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Stones Steakhouse LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Plymouth Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2022 |
Questions about Sandford Orchards
What is Sandford Orchards's food hygiene rating?
Sandford Orchards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Sandford Orchards 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandford Orchards last inspected?
Sandford Orchards was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandford Orchards?
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 Sandford Orchards compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Sandford Orchards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Sandford Orchards 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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