The Tarka Line Grill

Eggesford

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Tarka Line Grill scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 12 March 2026 by Mid Devon.

What does this rating mean?

The Tarka Line Grill in Eggesford has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Unit 3,
Station Yard,
Eggesford,
Chulmleigh,
EX18 7ER

The Tarka Line Grill Hygiene Rating - 2/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Tarka Line Grill. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Tarka Line Grill?

Food hygiene at The Tarka Line Grill is inspected by Mid Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.middevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Tarka Line Grill

What is The Tarka Line Grill’s food hygiene rating?

The Tarka Line Grill has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 March 2026.

When was The Tarka Line Grill last inspected?

The Tarka Line Grill was last inspected by Mid Devon on 12 March 2026.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.