Bay Tree Sals food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Bay Tree Sals holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 11 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1AB
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bay Tree Sals sits behind roughly 1,218 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← Bay Tree Sals | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bay Tree Sals 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 Bay Tree Sals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| You & Me Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Jeffrey's Deli & Desserts Ltd Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Jefferys Kashmiri Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Dillys Florists Retailers - other | 34 yards away | Exempt | |
| Anaari Enterprises Limited Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 158 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Bay Tree Sals
What is Bay Tree Sals's food hygiene rating?
Bay Tree Sals has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Devon Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Bay Tree Sals safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bay Tree Sals last inspected?
Bay Tree Sals was last inspected on 29 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bay Tree Sals?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bay Tree Sals 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 Bay Tree Sals holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Bay Tree Sals 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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Bay Tree Sals is one of 48 rated food businesses in Ottery St Mary. See every hygiene rating in Ottery St Mary →
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