Farmer Lee's Food Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Farmer Lee's Food Barn 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 15 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: World Of Country Life, Meadow Crescent, Sandy Bay, EX8 5BY
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Farmer Lee's Food Barn 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% | ← Farmer Lee's Food Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Farmer Lee's Food Barn 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 Farmer Lee's Food Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Owners Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Berties Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Cooks Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Clinton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Littleham Church Of England School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Exmouth Country Lodge And Prattshayes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
Questions about Farmer Lee's Food Barn
What is Farmer Lee's Food Barn's food hygiene rating?
Farmer Lee's Food Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Farmer Lee's Food Barn 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 Farmer Lee's Food Barn last inspected?
Farmer Lee's Food Barn was last inspected on 15 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 Farmer Lee's Food Barn?
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 Farmer Lee's Food Barn 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 Farmer Lee's Food Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Farmer Lee's Food Barn 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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