Hughsies Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Hughsies Cafe 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 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 7 Fore Street, Seaton, EX12 2LE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Hughsies Cafe 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% | ← Hughsies Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hughsies Cafe 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 Hughsies Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortona Gelato Lab Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Adelaide Lodge Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Taste Of Devon Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Taste Of Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Londis Fore St Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Le Pisani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Little Gems Fruit And Vegetables Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Seaton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about Hughsies Cafe
What is Hughsies Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hughsies Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 8 August 2024.
Is Hughsies Cafe 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 Hughsies Cafe last inspected?
Hughsies Cafe was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 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 Hughsies Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hughsies Cafe 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 Hughsies Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Hughsies Cafe 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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