Pho food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
Pho holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 18 Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3FB
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Pho 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% | ← Pho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pho 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 Pho, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bakes Bakery Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Beijing Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Co-op (7831) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Cafe at RAMM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chococo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bella Italia Exeter, Super Nonna & Bird Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Pho
What is Pho's food hygiene rating?
Pho has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Pho 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pho last inspected?
Pho was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Pho?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Pho compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Pho is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Pho 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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