The Exeter Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Devon
The Exeter Inn 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 27 March 2024, more than 2 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: Exeter Inn, Chittlehamholt, Umberleigh, EX37 9NS
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Exeter Inn among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← The Exeter Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Exeter Inn 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 Exeter Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| @ cake toppers and cakes Other catering premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2013 |
| Portsmouth Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Caveland Farm Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2018 |
| Kings Nympton Community Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Stables Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2014 |
| Grove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Hancocks Devon Cider Manufacturers/packers | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2014 |
| J Pickard And Co Burrington Ltd Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2015 |
Questions about The Exeter Inn
What is The Exeter Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Exeter Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 27 March 2024.
Is The Exeter Inn 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 Exeter Inn last inspected?
The Exeter Inn was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Exeter Inn?
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 Exeter Inn compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Exeter Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Exeter Inn 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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