The Food Warehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Exeter City
The Food Warehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 September 2022, more than 3 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: Unit 3, Stone Lane Retail Park, Marsh Barton Road, EX2 8LH
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts The Food Warehouse 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 Food Warehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Food Warehouse 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 Food Warehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B and M Trail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Alphington Service Station Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| Acorns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Blossom & Bee Vegan Bakehouse Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Alphington Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caraston Hall Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Alphington Post Office And Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about The Food Warehouse
What is The Food Warehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Food Warehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 28 September 2022.
Is The Food Warehouse 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Food Warehouse last inspected?
The Food Warehouse was last inspected on 28 September 2022, more than 3 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 The Food Warehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Food Warehouse 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 Food Warehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Food Warehouse 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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