Callands Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Callands Budgens holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 4 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: Unit 1, Ocean, Queens Drive, EX8 2AY
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Callands Budgens sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Callands Budgens | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Callands Budgens 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 Callands Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Fortes At Foxholes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Exmouth Leisure Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Hangtime Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Heyday's cafe bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Ashton Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brandon Care Ltd Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Aby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Callands Budgens
What is Callands Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Callands Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Callands Budgens safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Callands Budgens last inspected?
Callands Budgens was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Callands Budgens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Callands Budgens compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Callands Budgens holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Callands Budgens 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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