Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Devon
Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society was inspected on 21 August 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: Marjorie Baker House, Vicarage Street, Colyton, EX24 6LJ
How this rating has changed
Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society was re-inspected on 21 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 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 Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society 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% | ← Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society 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 Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antons Butchers Of Colyton Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Minton House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Colyton Takeaway Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Merchant's Teas Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| No 1 Silver Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Colcombe Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Cafe At The Garden Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| The Old Bakehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society
What is Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society's food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society last inspected?
Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society was last inspected on 21 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society 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 Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society 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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Abbeyfield (Colyton) Society 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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