Lyme Bay Seafood Co food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Devon
Lyme Bay Seafood Co 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: The Town Mill, Rosemary Lane, Colyton, EX24 6LS
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Lyme Bay Seafood Co 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% | ← Lyme Bay Seafood Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lyme Bay Seafood Co 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 Lyme Bay Seafood Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| The Brachio Bakery & Cafe Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| No 1 Silver Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Colyton Takeaway Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Finn Coffee Events Mobile caterer | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Finn's Devon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Antons Butchers Of Colyton Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Lyme Bay Seafood Co
What is Lyme Bay Seafood Co's food hygiene rating?
Lyme Bay Seafood Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Lyme Bay Seafood Co 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 Lyme Bay Seafood Co last inspected?
Lyme Bay Seafood Co was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Lyme Bay Seafood Co?
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 Lyme Bay Seafood Co 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 Lyme Bay Seafood Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Lyme Bay Seafood Co 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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