Fat Otter Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Fat Otter Ltd 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: 11A Yonder Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1HD
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Fat Otter 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% | ← Fat Otter 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 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 Fat Otter 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 Fat Otter Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Coleridge Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 111 yards away | Exempt | |
| Ottery St Mary Food Bank Retailers - other | 129 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Ottery Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Coffee Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 June 2024 |
| The Eco Boutique Retailers - other | 191 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Fat Otter Ltd
What is Fat Otter Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Fat Otter Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Fat Otter 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fat Otter Ltd last inspected?
Fat Otter Ltd was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Fat Otter Ltd?
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 Fat Otter 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 Fat Otter Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Fat Otter 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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