Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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.
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: Unit 4, Culme Way, Dunkeswell, EX14 4JP
How this rating has changed
Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 2 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 1 4 | Improved |
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How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen sits behind roughly 1,104 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,104 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 9% | ← Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen 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 Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Fish Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Blackdown Support Group Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 June 2024 |
| Highfield Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Lakeview Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Rain Nutrience Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Liberator Coffee Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen
What is Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen last inspected?
Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen compare to other places in East Devon?
85% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen 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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