Stuart Line Cruises food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Devon
Stuart Line Cruises 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 23 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: Exmouth Docks, Shelly Road, Exmouth
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Stuart Line Cruises 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% | ← Stuart Line Cruises | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stuart Line Cruises 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 Stuart Line Cruises, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exe Sailing Club Other catering premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Fish On The Quay Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bar Buoy Cocktails Manufacturers/packers | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Dolphin Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Exmouth Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Cavendish Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Exmouth Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| EX8 Snack Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Stuart Line Cruises
What is Stuart Line Cruises's food hygiene rating?
Stuart Line Cruises has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Stuart Line Cruises 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 Stuart Line Cruises last inspected?
Stuart Line Cruises was last inspected on 23 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 Stuart Line Cruises?
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 Stuart Line Cruises 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 Stuart Line Cruises is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Stuart Line Cruises 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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