Charcoal Grill and Pizza food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Charcoal Grill and Pizza 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 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1AB
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Charcoal Grill and Pizza 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% | ← Charcoal Grill and Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Charcoal Grill and Pizza 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 Charcoal Grill and Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| You & Me Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bay Tree Sals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 February 2024 |
| Jeffrey's Deli & Desserts Ltd Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Jefferys Kashmiri Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Dillys Florists Retailers - other | 34 yards away | Exempt | |
| Anaari Enterprises Limited Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 158 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Charcoal Grill and Pizza
What is Charcoal Grill and Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Charcoal Grill and Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Charcoal Grill and Pizza 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 Charcoal Grill and Pizza last inspected?
Charcoal Grill and Pizza was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 months 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 Charcoal Grill and Pizza?
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 Charcoal Grill and Pizza 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 Charcoal Grill and Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Charcoal Grill and Pizza 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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