Fort Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Fort 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 11 June 2026, 2 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.
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 Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8NS
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Fort Cafe 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% | ← Fort Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fort Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arches Lunch Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Hotel Riviera Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Belmont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Kapes Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Kingswood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Miriam's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Dukes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Fort Cafe
What is Fort Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Fort Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Fort 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 Fort Cafe last inspected?
Fort Cafe was last inspected on 11 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
How does Fort Cafe 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 Fort Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Fort 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Fort Cafe is one of 170 rated food businesses in Sidmouth. See every hygiene rating in Sidmouth →
East Devon inspects and rates 1,552 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Devon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk
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