The Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
The Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm 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 11 July 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: East Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1QL
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm 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 Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm 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 Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Grazing Mobile caterer | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ottertots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Impact Food Group Trading As Dolce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fat Otter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Feisty Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Ottery St Mary Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2026 |
| Coleridge Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm
What is The Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 11 July 2024.
Is The Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm 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 Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm last inspected?
The Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm?
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 Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm 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 Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Field Kitchen At Coldharbour Farm 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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