Bel's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
Bel's Kitchen 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 17 January 2025, 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Exeter City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Exeter City ratings →
Address: The Hall, Stepcote Hill, Exeter, EX1 1BD
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Bel's Kitchen among the 880 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 | 880 | 87% | ← Bel's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Bel's Kitchen 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 Bel's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baobab Deli Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Alma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Cake Or Death Limited Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Chef & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Bishops Blaize Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
| Boulder Exe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2021 |
| Board/Pressed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Bel's Kitchen
What is Bel's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Bel's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 17 January 2025.
Is Bel's Kitchen 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 Bel's Kitchen last inspected?
Bel's Kitchen was last inspected on 17 January 2025, 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 Bel's Kitchen?
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 Bel's Kitchen compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Bel's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Bel's Kitchen 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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