The Cocktail Club Exeter food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
The Cocktail Club Exeter holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 August 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: 23 Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS
How it compares in Exeter City
In Exeter City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cocktail Club Exeter sits behind roughly 870 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 870 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ← The Cocktail Club Exeter | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cocktail Club Exeter 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 Cocktail Club Exeter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chococo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bella Italia Exeter, Super Nonna & Bird Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Cafe at RAMM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Big Bakes Bakery Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Exeter Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about The Cocktail Club Exeter
What is The Cocktail Club Exeter's food hygiene rating?
The Cocktail Club Exeter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Exeter City Council on 17 August 2022.
Is The Cocktail Club Exeter safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cocktail Club Exeter last inspected?
The Cocktail Club Exeter was last inspected on 17 August 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 Cocktail Club Exeter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cocktail Club Exeter compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, while The Cocktail Club Exeter holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Cocktail Club Exeter 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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