River Exe Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Teignbridge
River Exe 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 14 July 2025, 11 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: The Strand Starcross Devon E, EX6 8PA
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts River Exe 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% | ← River Exe 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 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 River Exe 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 River Exe Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilletts Spar Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Impact Food Group At Starcross Primary School/college/university | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cofton Farm Camp Shop (Site Shop) Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Exe Sailing Club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cofton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Chi Restaurant And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Fish On The Quay Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| La Mar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about River Exe Cafe
What is River Exe Cafe's food hygiene rating?
River Exe Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 14 July 2025.
Is River Exe 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 River Exe Cafe last inspected?
River Exe Cafe was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 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 River Exe Cafe?
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 River Exe Cafe compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and River Exe Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects River Exe 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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