China Orchids food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Devon
China Orchids 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 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 20 High Street, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1AA
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts China Orchids among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← China Orchids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 China Orchids 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 China Orchids, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lime Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Noah's Ark Playgroup School/college/university | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Market House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2019 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 November 2025 |
| Al Dente Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 June 2026 |
| Alans Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Walronds Preservation Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
Questions about China Orchids
What is China Orchids's food hygiene rating?
China Orchids has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 12 June 2024.
Is China Orchids 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 China Orchids last inspected?
China Orchids was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Orchids?
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 China Orchids compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and China Orchids is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects China Orchids 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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