The Coffee Bank food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
The Coffee Bank 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 1 August 2025, 11 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: 6 Silver Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1DD
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Coffee Bank 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% | ← The Coffee Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Coffee Bank 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 The Coffee Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 June 2024 |
| The Eco Boutique Retailers - other | 38 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ottery News Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| The Silver Otter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 73 yards away | Exempt | |
| Ottery St Mary Food Bank Retailers - other | 80 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coleridge Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 82 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Coffee Bank
What is The Coffee Bank's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 1 August 2025.
Is The Coffee Bank 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 The Coffee Bank last inspected?
The Coffee Bank was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 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 The Coffee Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Coffee Bank 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 The Coffee Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Coffee Bank 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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The Coffee Bank is one of 48 rated food businesses in Ottery St Mary. See every hygiene rating in Ottery St Mary →
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