Elsie May's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Devon
Elsie May's 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 27 May 2025, 13 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: Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6LU
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Elsie May's among the 592 places in Mid 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 | 592 | 85% | ← Elsie May's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Elsie May's 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 Elsie May's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 33 Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| CHAT Foodbank Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2019 |
| Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Duck and Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Banburys Ltd Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Greggs South West Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bampton Stores Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Elsie May's
What is Elsie May's's food hygiene rating?
Elsie May's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 27 May 2025.
Is Elsie May's 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 Elsie May's last inspected?
Elsie May's was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 months 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 Elsie May's?
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 Elsie May's compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Elsie May's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Elsie May's 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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