Ivy's Hideaway Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Ivy's Hideaway Café 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 6 May 2025, 14 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: The Hideaway Cafe, Hill Barton Business Park, Blackmore Road, EX5 1BA
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Ivy's Hideaway Café 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% | ← Ivy's Hideaway Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ivy's Hideaway Café 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 Ivy's Hideaway Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crealy Great Adventure Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Cafe Rosa Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Chicken & Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Posh Nosh - Lime Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Nanny Bears Childcare LTD Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Ivy's Hideaway Café
What is Ivy's Hideaway Café's food hygiene rating?
Ivy's Hideaway Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Ivy's Hideaway Café 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 Ivy's Hideaway Café last inspected?
Ivy's Hideaway Café was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Ivy's Hideaway Café?
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 Ivy's Hideaway Café 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 Ivy's Hideaway Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Ivy's Hideaway Café 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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