Eleven local eateries have been given five-star food hygiene ratings so far this year by the Food Standards Agency so far this year.

Working in partnership with local authorities, the FSA scheme gives businesses a rating from zero to five.

A five-star review means the venue's hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law.

To get the top rating, businesses must do well in all three elements of an inspection.

This includes how hygienically the food is handled, the physical condition of the business and how the business manages ways of keeping food safe through training and processes.

If the top rating is not given, the inspection officer will explain to the business what needs to change.

Since the start of 2026, 11 business have received a five-star rating locally.

The businesses are:

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1. The Lake Isle Hotel & Restaurant
2. Normanton Park Hotel
3. Marquess of Exeter
4. Lyndon Visitor Centre
5. Hoggy's Grill
6. Café A47
7. The Hub and Spoke
8. The Crown Tavern
9. McDonalds (Lands End Way)
10. Esquires Coffee
11. The White Lion Inn

Local councils decide how regularly local businesses are inspected with gaps between visits varying from six months to over two years.

Those that "pose a higher risk" to public health are inspected more frequently.