1,535 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 84.4% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in East Devon are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,535 registered food businesses for East Devon. Of these, 1,320 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 14 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Blossom Day Nursery | EX5 2PT | 1 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Bisous Cafe Bar | EX14 1PW | 1 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Cabin Coffee House | EX9 6LD | 1 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Central | EX5 2QB | 1 | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Duck Bakery | EX8 1NP | 1 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| From Deli | EX13 | 1 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Grill & Chill | EX10 0JH | 1 | Aug 03, 2026 |
| King of Spice | EX14 1HA | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Osborne's Bean & Cork | EX12 3JB | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| The Fish Shed | EX3 0QH | 1 | Aug 07, 2025 |
| The Holt | EX14 1LA | 1 | Jun 04, 2026 |
| The Three Tuns | EX14 1HR | 1 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Thornfield | EX12 2ST | 1 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Wild Roots Childcare | EX13 7LZ | 1 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Budleigh Village | EX9 6LQ | 2 | Jul 23, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,114 food businesses in East Devon with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in East Devon depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.