The Kingfisher food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Kingfisher holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Kingfisher was inspected on 9 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: Dolphin Street, Colyton, EX24 6NA
How this rating has changed
The Kingfisher was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 The Kingfisher 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% | ← The Kingfisher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Kingfisher 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 The Kingfisher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brachio Bakery & Cafe Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Old Bakehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| No 1 Silver Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Colyton Takeaway Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Colcombe Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Merchant's Teas Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Antons Butchers Of Colyton Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
Questions about The Kingfisher
What is The Kingfisher's food hygiene rating?
The Kingfisher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 9 July 2026.
Is The Kingfisher 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kingfisher last inspected?
The Kingfisher was last inspected on 9 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 The Kingfisher?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kingfisher 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 The Kingfisher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Kingfisher 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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The Kingfisher is one of 46 rated food businesses in Colyton. See every hygiene rating in Colyton →
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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