Little Drop Of Poison food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
Little Drop Of Poison 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 9 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 154 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AT
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Little Drop Of Poison 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% | ← Little Drop Of Poison | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Drop Of Poison 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 Little Drop Of Poison, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2021 |
| Cake Or Death Limited Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bel's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Alma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Board/Pressed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Al Farid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Little Drop Of Poison
What is Little Drop Of Poison's food hygiene rating?
Little Drop Of Poison has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 9 January 2020.
Is Little Drop Of Poison 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 Little Drop Of Poison last inspected?
Little Drop Of Poison was last inspected on 9 January 2020, more than 6 years 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 Little Drop Of Poison?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Drop Of Poison compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Little Drop Of Poison is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Little Drop Of Poison 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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