The Octagon At Exmouth LTD food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Devon
The Octagon At Exmouth LTD holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: The Octagon, Esplanade, Exmouth, EX8 2AZ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Octagon At Exmouth LTD 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 Octagon At Exmouth LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Octagon At Exmouth 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 The Octagon At Exmouth LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Ashton Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bumble And Bee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Alleria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Cavendish Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Exmouth Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| El Olivo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| EX8 Snack Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Octagon At Exmouth LTD
What is The Octagon At Exmouth LTD's food hygiene rating?
The Octagon At Exmouth LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 2 September 2025.
Is The Octagon At Exmouth 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Octagon At Exmouth LTD last inspected?
The Octagon At Exmouth LTD was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months 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 Octagon At Exmouth LTD?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Octagon At Exmouth LTD 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 Octagon At Exmouth LTD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Octagon At Exmouth 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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