Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Teignbridge
Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) 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
This is a fresh result: Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Towsington Exminster Devon, EX6 8AY
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) 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 Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exminster Primary School (Breakfast And After School Club) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Exminster Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Pottles Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Exminster Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Exminster Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Coffee on the Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Central Convenience Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Exeter Pre Prep School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe)
What is Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe)'s food hygiene rating?
Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) 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 Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) last inspected?
Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe)?
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 Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Luccombes Coarse Fishery (cafe) 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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