Elephant On The Green food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Devon
Elephant On The Green 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: 14 St Lawrence Green, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LL
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Elephant On The Green 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% | ← Elephant On The Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elephant On The Green 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 Elephant On The Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| Sunflower Day Nursery Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Golden Bridge House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| Saffron - Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Crediton Congregational Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Crediton Congregational Church Foodbank Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
| Clovers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Elephant On The Green
What is Elephant On The Green's food hygiene rating?
Elephant On The Green has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Elephant On The Green 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 Elephant On The Green last inspected?
Elephant On The Green was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Elephant On The Green?
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 Elephant On The Green compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Elephant On The Green is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Elephant On The Green 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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