Otter Valley Field Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Otter Valley Field Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2025, 12 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: Otter Valley Dairy, Monkton, Honiton, EX14 9QN
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Otter Valley Field Kitchen 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% | ← Otter Valley Field Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Otter Valley Field Kitchen 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 Otter Valley Field Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
| Tickled Trout Bar and Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Hill House Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Honiton Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Windmill Garage (Texaco) Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| The Grazing Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| The Grazing Cow Shop Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2020 |
| The Sidmouth Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Otter Valley Field Kitchen
What is Otter Valley Field Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Otter Valley Field Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Otter Valley Field Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Otter Valley Field Kitchen last inspected?
Otter Valley Field Kitchen was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Otter Valley Field Kitchen?
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 Otter Valley Field Kitchen 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 Otter Valley Field Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Otter Valley Field Kitchen 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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