River Cottage Stores LTD food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
River Cottage Stores LTD 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
This is a fresh result: River Cottage Stores LTD was inspected on 22 July 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: Park Farm, Trinity Hill Road, Musbury, EX13 8TB
How this rating has changed
River Cottage Stores LTD was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 River Cottage Stores LTD 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% | ← River Cottage Stores LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 River Cottage Stores LTD 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 River Cottage Stores LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettlebank Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Kit And Kee Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Hook Farm Leisure Park Ltd Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Hunters Lodge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Rotherfield Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
| Black Dog Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ratty's Tearoom Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Gatehouse B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about River Cottage Stores LTD
What is River Cottage Stores LTD's food hygiene rating?
River Cottage Stores LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 22 July 2026.
Is River Cottage Stores LTD 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 River Cottage Stores LTD last inspected?
River Cottage Stores LTD was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month 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 River Cottage Stores LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does River Cottage Stores LTD 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 River Cottage Stores LTD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects River Cottage Stores LTD 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 official record is held by the council: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk
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