Helen's Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Devon
Helen's Diner 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 2 February 2026, 5 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: Helens Diner, Unit 6, Lucas Way, EX15 3FA
How it compares in Mid Devon
That puts Helen's Diner among the 592 places in Mid Devon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 592 | 86% | ← Helen's Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Helen's Diner 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 Helen's Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly Foods LTD. Importers/Exporters | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Grist Mill Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Uff Comm Fridge Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Uffculme Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2018 |
| The Westcountry Larder Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Olive Catering Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Ozzy's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Ostler Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Helen's Diner
What is Helen's Diner's food hygiene rating?
Helen's Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Devon Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Helen's Diner 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 Helen's Diner last inspected?
Helen's Diner was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Helen's Diner?
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 Helen's Diner compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Helen's Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects Helen's Diner 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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