South Beach Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
South Beach 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 4 September 2025, 10 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: Devon Cliffs Holiday Centre, Sandy Bay, Exmouth, EX8 5BT
How it compares in East Devon
That puts South Beach Cafe 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% | ← South Beach Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South Beach Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Owners Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Berties Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Cooks Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Farmer Lee's Food Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Clinton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Exmouth Country Lodge And Prattshayes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
Questions about South Beach Cafe
What is South Beach Cafe's food hygiene rating?
South Beach Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 4 September 2025.
Is South Beach 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 South Beach Cafe last inspected?
South Beach Cafe was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
How does South Beach Cafe 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 South Beach Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects South Beach 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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