Cafe Local food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
Cafe Local 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 6 July 2023, 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: Great Western Railway, St Davids Station, Exeter, EX4 4NT
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Cafe Local 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% | ← Cafe Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Local 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 Cafe Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bendene Town House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Beijing Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Co-op (7831) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Camper Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Big Bakes Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Central Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Cafe at RAMM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Local
What is Cafe Local's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 6 July 2023.
Is Cafe Local 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 Cafe Local last inspected?
Cafe Local was last inspected on 6 July 2023, 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 Cafe Local?
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 Cafe Local compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Cafe Local 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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