Marks And Spencer PLC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Marks And Spencer PLC 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 April 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: Marks And Spencer Foodhall, Royal Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 1EN
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Marks And Spencer PLC 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% | ← Marks And Spencer PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marks And Spencer PLC 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 Marks And Spencer PLC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwrsa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Capels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Il Sole Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Curry Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bayleaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Exmouth Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Marks And Spencer PLC
What is Marks And Spencer PLC's food hygiene rating?
Marks And Spencer PLC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Marks And Spencer PLC 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 Marks And Spencer PLC last inspected?
Marks And Spencer PLC was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Marks And Spencer PLC?
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 Marks And Spencer PLC 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 Marks And Spencer PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Marks And Spencer PLC 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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