The Stand Off food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
The Stand Off holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Stand Off was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Stand Off Ltd, Unit 2 Portland House, Longbrook Street, EX4 6AH
How this rating has changed
The Stand Off has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 12 June 2026, and now holds a 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | 4 3 | Worse |
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How it compares in Exeter City
In Exeter City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Stand Off sits behind roughly 958 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 870 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ← The Stand Off | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Stand Off 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 Stand Off, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrietty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cafe W @ Waterstones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Arcadia Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| All Stars Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Badavi`s Lounge / Smash & Slice Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Castle Street Sports & Entertainment Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Caffe Espresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Stand Off
What is The Stand Off's food hygiene rating?
The Stand Off has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Exeter City Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Stand Off safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Stand Off last inspected?
The Stand Off was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month 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 Stand Off?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stand Off compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, while The Stand Off holds a 3. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Stand Off 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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