Arts Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Arts Cafe Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 January 2025, 17 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 Old Courthouse, Church Street, Axminster, EX13 5AQ
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Arts Cafe Bar sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Arts Cafe Bar | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Arts Cafe Bar 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 Arts Cafe Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axminster Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| MacSorsons Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Axminster Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Belluno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Doner el chapo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
| Silverleigh Caring Premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Axe Convenience Store Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Kassiafusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Arts Cafe Bar
What is Arts Cafe Bar's food hygiene rating?
Arts Cafe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Arts Cafe Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arts Cafe Bar last inspected?
Arts Cafe Bar was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 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 Arts Cafe Bar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arts Cafe Bar compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Arts Cafe Bar holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Arts Cafe Bar 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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