South West Pizza food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
South West Pizza 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 25 July 2025, 11 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: Unit 10, The Quay, Topsham, EX3 0JB
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts South West Pizza 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 Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 South West Pizza 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 Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Game Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Route 2 Café & Apartments Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Circle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Cocolato Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Country Cheeses Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| JAR Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about South West Pizza
What is South West Pizza's food hygiene rating?
South West Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 25 July 2025.
Is South West Pizza 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 South West Pizza last inspected?
South West Pizza was last inspected on 25 July 2025, 11 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 Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 South West Pizza 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 Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects South West Pizza 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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