Loco Joe's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Devon
Loco Joe's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: 42 Exeter Road, Exmouth, EX8 1PY
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Loco Joe's 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% | ← Loco Joe's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Loco Joe's 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 Loco Joe's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arty Boat Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Kings Butchers (Exmouth) Ltd Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Krispies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Kahanah House Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2020 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Ashfield Rest Home Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Loco Joe's
What is Loco Joe's's food hygiene rating?
Loco Joe's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Loco Joe's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loco Joe's last inspected?
Loco Joe's was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 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 Loco Joe's?
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 Loco Joe's 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 Loco Joe's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Loco Joe's 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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