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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.
Rating distribution in East Devon
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.
Top-rated places in East Devon
- Sir Walter Rayleigh PubPub/bar/nightclub · Sir Walter Raleigh Inn, 22 High Street, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton · EX9 7ED5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- Victoria ArmstrongOther catering premises · EX135/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- Cafe@ Car WashRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Best Hand Car Wash, Pound Lane, Exmouth · EX8 4NP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- ChopstixRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Devon Cliffs Holiday Centre, Sandy Bay, Exmouth · EX8 5BT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Slim ChickensRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Devon Cliffs Holiday Centre, Sandy Bay, Exmouth · EX8 5BT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Birds NestRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 44 High Street, Honiton · EX14 1PJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Places needing improvement in East Devon
- C H Baker And SonManufacturers/packers · 89 High Street, Honiton · EX14 1PG0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
- Cabin Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33B High Street, Budleigh Salterton · EX9 6LD1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 October 2025
- Budleigh VillageRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 20 High Street, Budleigh Salterton · EX9 6LQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 July 2025
- JAR Sidmouth LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 24 Fore Street, Sidmouth · EX10 8AL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
- The Three TunsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 133 High Street, Honiton · EX14 1HR1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2026
- ThornfieldCaring Premises · 87 Scalwell Lane, Seaton · EX12 2ST1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
- Eyre Court HotelRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Queen Street, Seaton · EX12 2NY1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
- CentralTakeaway/sandwich shop · London Road, Whimple, Exeter · EX5 2QB1/5 · 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.