Arts Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Arts Cafe Bar 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
This is a fresh result: Arts Cafe Bar was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in East Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Devon ratings →
Address: The Old Courthouse, Church Street, Axminster, EX13 5AQ
How this rating has changed
Arts Cafe Bar has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 8 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Arts Cafe Bar among the 1,104 places in East 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 | 1,104 | 85% | ← Arts Cafe Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 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 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 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 | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Doner el chapo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
| Silverleigh Caring Premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Axe Convenience Store Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Krisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Arts Cafe Bar
What is Arts Cafe Bar's food hygiene rating?
Arts Cafe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Arts Cafe Bar 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 Arts Cafe Bar last inspected?
Arts Cafe Bar was last inspected on 8 July 2026, a month 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arts Cafe Bar compare to other places in East Devon?
85% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Arts Cafe Bar is one of them.
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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Understanding this rating
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Arts Cafe Bar is one of 147 rated food businesses in Axminster. See every hygiene rating in Axminster →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk
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