What is the average food hygiene rating in East Devon?

The average food hygiene rating in East Devon is 4.74 out of 5, across 1,306 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does East Devon compare with the national average for food hygiene?

84.2% of rated premises in East Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks East Devon 119 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in East Devon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,100 food businesses in East Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.2% of the 1,306 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in East Devon have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in East Devon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this East Devon food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for East Devon (1,552 establishments on record, 1,306 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in East Devon

In East Devon, 84.2% of 1,306 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.74/5. These figures cover 1,552 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

East Devon has 1,100 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,306 rated premises (84.2%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 84.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +4.5 pp
National rank: 119 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in East Devon

5★ Very Good

1,100 (84.2%)

4★ Good

120 (9.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

55 (4.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

14 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

16 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 128 awaiting inspection and 118 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 128 awaiting inspection and 118 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in East Devon: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in East Devon?: The average food hygiene rating in East Devon is 4.74 out of 5, across 1,306 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does East Devon compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 84.2% of rated premises in East Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks East Devon 119 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in East Devon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,100 food businesses in East Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.2% of the 1,306 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in East Devon have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in East Devon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this East Devon food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for East Devon (1,552 establishments on record, 1,306 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in East Devon

Sir Walter Rayleigh PubPub/bar/nightclub · Sir Walter Raleigh Inn, 22 High Street, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton · EX9 7ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Victoria ArmstrongOther catering premises · EX13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Cafe@ Car WashRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Best Hand Car Wash, Pound Lane, Exmouth · EX8 4NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
ChopstixRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Devon Cliffs Holiday Centre, Sandy Bay, Exmouth · EX8 5BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Slim ChickensRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Devon Cliffs Holiday Centre, Sandy Bay, Exmouth · EX8 5BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Birds NestRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 44 High Street, Honiton · EX14 1PJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Exmouth Masonic ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 3 St Andrews Road, Exmouth · EX8 1AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Mamma Mia Portuguese FlavourRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lacemakers Cafe, 46 High Street, Honiton · EX14 1PJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
MacSorsonsRetailers - other · Silver Street, Axminster · EX13 5AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Kings Arms InnPub/bar/nightclub · Stockland, Honiton · EX14 9BS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Devon In A BoxDistributors/Transporters · Andrewshayes Holiday Park, Dalwood, Axminster · EX13 7DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Personal Chef In DevonOther catering premises · EX8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026

Places needing improvement in East Devon

C H Baker And SonManufacturers/packers · 89 High Street, Honiton · EX14 1PG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
Cabin Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33B High Street, Budleigh Salterton · EX9 6LD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 October 2025
Budleigh VillageRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 20 High Street, Budleigh Salterton · EX9 6LQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 July 2025
JAR Sidmouth LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 24 Fore Street, Sidmouth · EX10 8AL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
The Three TunsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 133 High Street, Honiton · EX14 1HR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2026
ThornfieldCaring Premises · 87 Scalwell Lane, Seaton · EX12 2ST
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
Eyre Court HotelRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Queen Street, Seaton · EX12 2NY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
CentralTakeaway/sandwich shop · London Road, Whimple, Exeter · EX5 2QB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,552 real Food Standards Agency records for East Devon, of which 1,306 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.