Heart Of Oak food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
Heart Of Oak 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 28 November 2024, 19 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: 34 Main Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8HS
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Heart Of Oak 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% | ← Heart Of Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Heart Of Oak 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 Heart Of Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridle's Burgers And Baps Mobile caterer | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Chapters coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| CEDA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| ASU (Additional Support Unit) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Asia Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| A Farm Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Heart Of Oak
What is Heart Of Oak's food hygiene rating?
Heart Of Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Heart Of Oak 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 Heart Of Oak last inspected?
Heart Of Oak was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 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 Heart Of Oak?
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 Heart Of Oak compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Heart Of Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Heart Of Oak 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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