Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) 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 24 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: Mill Water At Bicton, Bicton Park, Bicton, EX9 7BJ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) 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% | ← Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicton Park Botanical Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 March 2025 |
| Cornwall College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Otter Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Woods Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Titley Green Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| SJB Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water)
What is Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water)'s food hygiene rating?
Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) last inspected?
Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) was last inspected on 24 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water)?
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 Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) 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 Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Devon Norse Ltd (Mill Water) 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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