784 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Mid Devon are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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.
Mid Devon currently has 784 registered food businesses. Of these, 695 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 7 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House | EX16 9NF | 1 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Cadeleigh Arms | EX16 8HP | 1 | Dec 01, 2025 |
| China China | EX16 6DQ | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Flames | EX15 1JW | 1 | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Just In Time Carvery | EX15 1JL | 1 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Q Spice | EX15 1JL | 1 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| White Hart | EX15 1JS | 1 | Jan 29, 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd | EX16 6SR | 2 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Bampton Kebabs | EX16 9NG | 2 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Bestway Retail LTD. | EX6 6JE | 2 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Elephant On The Green | EX17 3LL | 2 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Friars Tuck | EX16 6AH | 2 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Go Local | EX16 | 2 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Jans's Takeaway | EX15 3BS | 2 | Jun 03, 2025 |
| Premier | EX15 1JW | 2 | Nov 28, 2025 |
There are currently 599 food businesses in Mid Devon with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.2% 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 Mid 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.