Mr Choy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Exeter City
Mr Choy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 29 Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1AL
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Mr Choy among the 870 places in Exeter City holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 870 | 87% | ← Mr Choy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Mr Choy none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mr Choy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Montgomery School/college/university | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caraston Hall Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Browns Exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Boulder Exe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Mr Choy
What is Mr Choy's food hygiene rating?
Mr Choy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Mr Choy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Choy last inspected?
Mr Choy was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mr Choy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Choy compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Choy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Mr Choy and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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