Chefs Choice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Devon
Chefs Choice 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 25 November 2025, 9 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Mid Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Devon ratings →
Address: 104 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LF
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Chefs Choice
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Chefs Choice among the 585 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 85% 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 | 585 | 85% | ← Chefs Choice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Chefs Choice 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 Chefs Choice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lekker Saffa Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 March 2026 |
| Clovers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Creedy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Trawlers Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| The Kirton Cow Pub and Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| Crediton Congregational Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Crediton Congregational Church Foodbank Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2022 |
Questions about Chefs Choice
What is Chefs Choice's food hygiene rating?
Chefs Choice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Chefs Choice 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 Chefs Choice last inspected?
Chefs Choice was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chefs Choice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chefs Choice compare to other places in Mid Devon?
85% of the 687 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Chefs Choice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Chefs Choice 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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Chefs Choice is one of 114 rated food businesses in Crediton. See every hygiene rating in Crediton →
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