Indian Ocean food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Devon
Indian Ocean holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 29 April 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: 36 Exeter Road, Exmouth, EX8 1PS
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Indian Ocean sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← Indian Ocean | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Indian Ocean 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 Indian Ocean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty Boat Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Kings Butchers (Exmouth) Ltd Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Krispies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Indian Ocean
What is Indian Ocean's food hygiene rating?
Indian Ocean has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Indian Ocean 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Indian Ocean last inspected?
Indian Ocean was last inspected on 29 April 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 Indian Ocean?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Indian Ocean compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Indian Ocean holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Indian Ocean 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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