Food hygiene ratings in East Devon
East Devon inspects and rates 1,551 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,303 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 248 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in East Devon
Standards here are high: 84% of rated businesses in East Devon hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 27 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Towns in East Devon
Food hygiene ratings for each town East Devon inspects.
- Exmouth 299 places
- Sidmouth 171 places
- Exeter 153 places
- Axminster 143 places
- Seaton 141 places
- Honiton 141 places
- Budleigh Salterton 63 places
- Ottery St Mary 48 places
- Colyton 46 places
Recently inspected in East Devon
The most recent inspections published by East Devon, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Devon Norse Ltd (Lady Seawards Primary) | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Jeffrey's Deli & Desserts Ltd | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Rowes Bakery | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Sea Dog Art Gallery | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| The New Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Dunkeswell Raceway Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Catering For All Occasions | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Colyton Takeaway Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Thai Food To Go Ltd | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| The Beach Hut Fish And Chips | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in East Devon
The lowest-rated food businesses in East Devon are listed below. 13 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne's Bean & Cork | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| The Three Tuns | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 April 2026 |
| Duck Bakery | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 April 2026 |
| Thornfield | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 April 2026 |
| Bisous Cafe Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Central | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| King of Spice | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| Cabin Coffee House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 October 2025 |
| From Deli | Distributors/Transporters | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 August 2025 |
| The Fish Shed | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 August 2025 |
| Budleigh Village | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 July 2025 |
| Devoncourt Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2025 |
| Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in East Devon
How many food businesses does East Devon rate?
East Devon publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,551 businesses, of which 1,303 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in East Devon?
84% of rated businesses in East Devon hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in East Devon have a bad hygiene rating?
27 food businesses in East Devon hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 13 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in East Devon?
Environmental health officers employed by East Devon carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in East Devon
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 13 Raddenstile Lane 5 - Very good
- 165 Coffee And Provisions 5 - Very good
- 4 You From Me 5 - Very good
- 5 Bells Community Pub 5 - Very good
- A & I Westlake- Westy \& Worzel 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield (Exmouth) Society 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Honiton Society Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Society Hill House 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Limited 5 - Very good
- Aby's 5 - Very good
- Acorn Academy Catering 5 - Very good
- Adelaide Lodge Residential Home 5 - Very good
- Adult Devon And Community Services 5 - Very good
- ALDI Seaton 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alexander House Care 5 - Very good
- Ali's Kebab House 5 - Very good
- Alison Gibbings For Littleham Community Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aller Farm Glamping 5 - Very good
- Alleria 5 - Very good
- Amanda Green 5 - Very good
- Amazing Grazing 5 - Very good
- Amy's @ The Filling Station 5 - Very good
- Anaari Enterprises Limited 5 - Very good
- Ananda's Tea Co. 5 - Very good
- Anchor Inn 5 - Very good
- Andrewshayes Caravan Site 5 - Very good
- Angelchops Cakes 5 - Very good
- Antons Butchers Of Colyton 5 - Very good
- Arcot House Care Home 5 - Very good
- Arty Boat 5 - Very good
- Ascona Retail LTD 5 - Very good
- Ashdown Caravan Park Limited (Shop) 5 - Very good
- Ashfield Rest Home 5 - Very good
- Ashton Court Hotel 5 - Very good
- Atlas Holdings Trading As Big Bear Burgers 5 - Very good
- Awliscombe Primary 5 - Very good
- Axe Yacht Club 5 - Very good
- Axminster Conservative Club 5 - Very good
- Axminster Country Market 5 - Very good
- Axminster Craft Cider 5 - Very good
- Axminster Guildhall 5 - Very good
- Axminster Kebab House - Pizza Anatolia 5 - Very good
- Axminster Tools And Machinery 5 - Very good
- Axminster Town Football Club 5 - Very good
- Axmouth Campsite 5 - Very good
- Axmouth Tackle & Bait Ltd- Quayside Cafe 5 - Very good
- Bake Me Happy 5 - Very good
- Baked Devon 5 - Very good
- Baked&Loaded 5 - Very good
- Bakelar 5 - Very good
- Bakes By Moo 5 - Very good
- Balogs cafe ltd 5 - Very good
- Bar Buoy Cocktails 5 - Very good
- Barbet Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- Barista Fourteen 5 - Very good
- Barrel Of Beer 5 - Very good
- Bassetts Farm School 5 - Very good
- Bay View Tea Rooms And Guest House 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-06. Browse all UK councils →