El Olivo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
El Olivo 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 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 41 The Strand, Exmouth, EX8 1AH
How it compares in East Devon
That puts El Olivo 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% | ← El Olivo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 El Olivo 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 El Olivo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Froth And Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Exmouth Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Alleria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Bayleaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Jar Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Il Sole Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Capels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about El Olivo
What is El Olivo's food hygiene rating?
El Olivo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 17 October 2024.
Is El Olivo 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 El Olivo last inspected?
El Olivo was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 El Olivo?
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 El Olivo 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 El Olivo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects El Olivo 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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