Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd 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 9 April 2025, 15 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: Otterton Mill, Church Hill, Otterton, EX9 7HG
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd 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% | ← Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otterton C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Otterton Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Old Vicarage Retirement Home Caring Premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 301 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| Sir Walter Rayleigh Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| East Budleigh Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Drakes Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cornwall College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd
What is Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd 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 Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd last inspected?
Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
How does Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd 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 Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Otterton Mill (Devon) Ltd 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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