The Tea Hut food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
The Tea Hut 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 22 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: Exmouth Cricket Club, Queens Drive, Exmouth, EX8 2AY
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Tea Hut 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% | ← The Tea Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Tea Hut 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 The Tea Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Fortes At Foxholes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Exmouth Leisure Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Hangtime Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Heyday's cafe bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Ashton Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brandon Care Ltd Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Aby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Tea Hut
What is The Tea Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Tea Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 22 April 2026.
Is The Tea Hut 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 The Tea Hut last inspected?
The Tea Hut was last inspected on 22 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 The Tea Hut?
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 The Tea Hut 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 The Tea Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Tea Hut 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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