Beer Quarry Caves food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Devon
Beer Quarry Caves holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 April 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Quarry Lane, Beer
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Beer Quarry Caves 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% | ← Beer Quarry Caves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Beer Quarry Caves 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 Beer Quarry Caves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Hostel Association Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Pritchard Patent Product Company- Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| The Sea Shanty Cafe & Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Beer Head Bistro & Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Beer Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Durham House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Beer Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
Questions about Beer Quarry Caves
What is Beer Quarry Caves's food hygiene rating?
Beer Quarry Caves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 12 April 2017.
Is Beer Quarry Caves 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beer Quarry Caves last inspected?
Beer Quarry Caves was last inspected on 12 April 2017, more than 9 years 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 Beer Quarry Caves?
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 Beer Quarry Caves 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 Beer Quarry Caves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Beer Quarry Caves 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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