The Heavy Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
The Heavy Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: 77 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RN
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts The Heavy Tree 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% | ← The Heavy Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Heavy Tree 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 The Heavy Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Pharmacy Heavitree Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2018 |
| Cafe RILD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Choy's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cha Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Central & Southern Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Budgens Magdalen Road Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about The Heavy Tree
What is The Heavy Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Heavy Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 30 September 2025.
Is The Heavy Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Heavy Tree last inspected?
The Heavy Tree was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 The Heavy Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Heavy Tree compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and The Heavy Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Heavy Tree 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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The Heavy Tree is one of 21 rated food businesses in Heavitree. See every hygiene rating in Heavitree →
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