The Malt House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Malt House 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
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 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: The Square, Seaton, EX12 2NX
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Malt House 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% | ← The Malt House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Malt House 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 Malt House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Natural Worx CIC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Le Pisani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Seaton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Cortona Gelato Lab Manufacturers/packers | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Hughsies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| The Adelaide Lodge Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Taste Of Devon Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Malt House
What is The Malt House's food hygiene rating?
The Malt House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 10 January 2025.
Is The Malt House 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 Malt House last inspected?
The Malt House was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 The Malt House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Malt House 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 The Malt House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Malt House 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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Understanding this rating
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The Malt House is one of 141 rated food businesses in Seaton. See every hygiene rating in Seaton →
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