South West Norse @ Southbrook School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Exeter City
South West Norse @ Southbrook School 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 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Southbrook School, Bishop Westall Road, Exeter, EX2 6JB
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts South West Norse @ Southbrook School 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% | ← South West Norse @ Southbrook School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 South West Norse @ Southbrook School 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 South West Norse @ Southbrook School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Royston & Mitchell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Choy's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Cafe 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Cafe RILD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2018 |
Questions about South West Norse @ Southbrook School
What is South West Norse @ Southbrook School's food hygiene rating?
South West Norse @ Southbrook School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 2 December 2025.
Is South West Norse @ Southbrook School 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 South West Norse @ Southbrook School last inspected?
South West Norse @ Southbrook School was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 South West Norse @ Southbrook School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South West Norse @ Southbrook School compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and South West Norse @ Southbrook School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects South West Norse @ Southbrook School 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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