The Tarka Line Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Devon
The Tarka Line Grill holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: Unit 3, Station Yard, Eggesford, EX18 7ER
How it compares in Mid Devon
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 693 rated places in Mid Devon score this low, about one in 69. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← The Tarka Line Grill | |
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Tarka Line Grill the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Tarka Line Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Yard Farm Shop Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| The Ark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Rock Hill Cider Company Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Chulmleigh Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| Chulmleigh Post Office & Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2010 |
| The Old Dairy Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Chulmleigh Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Chulmleigh Golf Course Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about The Tarka Line Grill
What is The Tarka Line Grill's food hygiene rating?
The Tarka Line Grill has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Mid Devon Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Tarka Line Grill safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Tarka Line Grill last inspected?
The Tarka Line Grill was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tarka Line Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tarka Line Grill compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 693 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Tarka Line Grill holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects The Tarka Line Grill 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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