The Arches Lunch Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Devon
The Arches Lunch Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Arches Lunch Takeaway was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in East Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Devon ratings →
Address: The Arches Youth Cafe, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8NS
How this rating has changed
The Arches Lunch Takeaway has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 5 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | 5 3 | Worse |
| 5 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Arches Lunch Takeaway among the 1,104 places in East Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,104 | 85% | ← The Arches Lunch Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Arches Lunch Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Belmont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Clock Tower Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Jacobs Ladder Kiosk (Connaught Caterers) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2020 |
| Hotel Riviera Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Kapes Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Kingswood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Sidmouth Harbour Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2018 |
Questions about The Arches Lunch Takeaway
What is The Arches Lunch Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Arches Lunch Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 5 August 2026.
Is The Arches Lunch Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Arches Lunch Takeaway last inspected?
The Arches Lunch Takeaway was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Arches Lunch Takeaway compare to other places in East Devon?
85% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Arches Lunch Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Arches Lunch Takeaway 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 Arches Lunch Takeaway is one of 170 rated food businesses in Sidmouth. See every hygiene rating in Sidmouth →
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