Jolly Bees Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Jolly Bees Kitchen 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 2 December 2024, 19 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: 73 - 75 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1PG
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Jolly Bees Kitchen 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% | ← Jolly Bees Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Jolly Bees 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 Jolly Bees Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Happy Humbug Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Bisous Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| The Proper Fish and Chips Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
| 4 You From Me Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Mamma Mia Portuguese Flavour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Honiton Society Ltd Caring Premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2019 |
| Birds Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Jolly Bees Kitchen
What is Jolly Bees Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Bees Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Jolly Bees Kitchen 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 Jolly Bees Kitchen last inspected?
Jolly Bees Kitchen was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 Jolly Bees Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jolly Bees Kitchen 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 Jolly Bees Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Jolly Bees 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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