Cortona Gelato Lab food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · East Devon
Cortona Gelato Lab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cortona Gelato Lab was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17 Fore Street, Seaton, EX12 2LE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Cortona Gelato Lab 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% | ← Cortona Gelato Lab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cortona Gelato Lab 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 Cortona Gelato Lab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughsies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| 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 Cortona Gelato Lab
What is Cortona Gelato Lab's food hygiene rating?
Cortona Gelato Lab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Cortona Gelato Lab 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cortona Gelato Lab last inspected?
Cortona Gelato Lab was last inspected on 10 June 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 Cortona Gelato Lab?
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 Cortona Gelato Lab 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 Cortona Gelato Lab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Cortona Gelato Lab 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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