The Hideaway food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Devon
The Hideaway 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 11 March 2026, 4 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.
Address: Chine Cafe, Castle Hill, Seaton, EX12 2QP
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Hideaway 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% | ← The Hideaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hideaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmleigh Bed And Breakfast House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Fring House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Seaton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Sarah Jane's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Kebabshish LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Feast Lyme Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Lyme Bay Field Kitchen Other catering premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| De La Pole Masonic Club Ltd Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about The Hideaway
What is The Hideaway's food hygiene rating?
The Hideaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The Hideaway 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 The Hideaway last inspected?
The Hideaway was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Hideaway 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 The Hideaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Hideaway 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Hideaway is one of 141 rated food businesses in Seaton. See every hygiene rating in Seaton →
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