Nelson's Cat Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Teignbridge
Nelson's Cat Cafe 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: Cafe 12 Northumberland Place Teignmouth, TQ14 8DD
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Nelson's Cat Cafe among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Nelson's Cat Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Very 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 Nelson's Cat Cafe 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 Nelson's Cat Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Harbour Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Mini Heaven Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| King William Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| New Quay Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Milo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Auntie Boo's Secret Bakery Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
Questions about Nelson's Cat Cafe
What is Nelson's Cat Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Nelson's Cat Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Nelson's Cat Cafe 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 Nelson's Cat Cafe last inspected?
Nelson's Cat Cafe was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nelson's Cat Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nelson's Cat Cafe compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Nelson's Cat Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Nelson's Cat Cafe 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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