Escot Estate food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Devon
Escot Estate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: Escot House, Escot Park, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1LU
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Escot Estate 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% | ← Escot Estate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Escot Estate 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 Escot Estate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Jonathan Pyle Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 April 2016 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Cadhay Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Feniton Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2017 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Talaton Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about Escot Estate
What is Escot Estate's food hygiene rating?
Escot Estate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Escot Estate 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Escot Estate last inspected?
Escot Estate was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 Escot Estate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Escot Estate 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 Escot Estate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Escot Estate 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Escot Estate is one of 48 rated food businesses in Ottery St Mary. See every hygiene rating in Ottery St Mary →
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