The (Tiny) Tasting Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
The (Tiny) Tasting Room 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 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 11 Martins Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EY
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts The (Tiny) Tasting Room 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% | ← The (Tiny) Tasting Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 (Tiny) Tasting Room 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 (Tiny) Tasting Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird And Blend Tea Ltd Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Chopstix Noodle bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Bella Italia Exeter, Super Nonna & Bird Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Chococo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Exeter Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about The (Tiny) Tasting Room
What is The (Tiny) Tasting Room's food hygiene rating?
The (Tiny) Tasting Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The (Tiny) Tasting Room 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 The (Tiny) Tasting Room last inspected?
The (Tiny) Tasting Room was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 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 The (Tiny) Tasting Room?
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 (Tiny) Tasting Room compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and The (Tiny) Tasting Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The (Tiny) Tasting Room 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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