What is the average food hygiene rating in Mid Devon?

The average food hygiene rating in Mid Devon is 4.74 out of 5, across 685 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

85.4% of rated premises in Mid Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mid Devon 102 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 Mid Devon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

585 food businesses in Mid Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.4% of the 685 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

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

19 food businesses in Mid Devon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Mid Devon food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Devon (780 establishments on record, 685 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 Mid Devon

In Mid Devon, 85.4% of 685 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 780 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Mid Devon has 585 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 685 rated premises (85.4%). 19 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 85.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +5.7 pp
National rank: 102 / 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 Mid Devon

5★ Very Good

585 (85.4%)

4★ Good

52 (7.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

29 (4.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 49 awaiting inspection and 46 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 49 awaiting inspection and 46 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Mid Devon: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Mid Devon?: The average food hygiene rating in Mid Devon is 4.74 out of 5, across 685 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Mid Devon compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 85.4% of rated premises in Mid Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mid Devon 102 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 Mid Devon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 585 food businesses in Mid Devon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.4% of the 685 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Mid Devon have a low hygiene rating?: 19 food businesses in Mid Devon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Mid Devon food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Devon (780 establishments on record, 685 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 Mid Devon

Waterloo Cross InnPub/bar/nightclub · Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon · EX15 3ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Mole Valley FarmersRetailers - other · Honiton Road, Cullompton, Devon · EX15 1NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Wyndham ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · The Wyndham Arms, Priest Hill, Kentisbeare, Cullompton · EX15 2AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Merry HarriersPub/bar/nightclub · Westcott, Devon · EX15 1SA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Little's LimitedManufacturers/packers · Littles Limited, Unit 7, Blackdown Park, South View Estate · EX15 2FS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
The Corner HousePub/bar/nightclub · 10 Newport Street, Tiverton, Devon · EX16 6NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Manhattan GrillMobile caterer · 1 Amusement Depot, Station Road, Cullompton, Devon · EX15 1BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The PerytonPub/bar/nightclub · 97 Barrington Street, Tiverton, Devon · EX16 6QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Fishermans Cot HotelPub/bar/nightclub · Exeter Road, Bickleigh, Devon · EX16 8RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
BellunoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newton St Cyres, Exeter, Devon · EX5 5DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Six On CastleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Castle Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon · EX16 9NS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
The Southern Co-Operative LtdRetailers - other · Burston Cross, Bow, Devon · EX17 6LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Mid Devon

Just In Time CarveryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manor House Hotel, 2 - 4 Fore Street, Cullompton, Devon · EX15 1JL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 June 2025
Bridge HouseHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 24 Luke Street, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon · EX16 9NF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 June 2025
Sunningmead Community CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sunningmead Community Association, Lazenby Road, Tiverton, Devon · EX16 4AL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 April 2026
FlamesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 7 Fore Street, Cullompton, Devon · EX15 1JW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 December 2025
White HartPub/bar/nightclub · The White Hart, 19 Fore Street, Cullompton, Devon · EX15 1JS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2025
Sawadee Thai Food RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33 Fore Street, Cullompton, Devon · EX15 1JS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
Napoli PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 50 Bampton Street, Tiverton, Devon · EX16 6AH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 May 2026
China ChinaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 143A Chapel Street, Tiverton, Devon · EX16 6DQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 January 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 780 real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Devon, of which 685 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.