The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Exeter City
The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2024, 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.
Address: Clock Tower Boarding, 16 - 17 New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4HF
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel 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 Clock Tower Boarding Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clock Tower Boarding Hotel 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 Clock Tower Boarding Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Beijing Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Co-op (7831) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bendene Town House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Big Bakes Bakery Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Cafe at RAMM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Central Store Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Chococo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel
What is The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 22 November 2024.
Is The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel last inspected?
The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 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 The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel 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 Clock Tower Boarding Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Clock Tower Boarding Hotel 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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