Pop Kitchen Exeter food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
Pop Kitchen Exeter 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 23 May 2025, 13 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: 34 Bedford Street, Exeter, EX1 1GJ
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Pop Kitchen Exeter 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% | ← Pop Kitchen Exeter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pop Kitchen 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 Pop Kitchen Exeter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey - Clockwise Exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Chandos Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Barnfield Theatre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| 12 Bar Music and Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Ltd Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Caffe Espresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Pop Kitchen Exeter
What is Pop Kitchen Exeter's food hygiene rating?
Pop Kitchen Exeter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 23 May 2025.
Is Pop Kitchen Exeter 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 Pop Kitchen Exeter last inspected?
Pop Kitchen Exeter was last inspected on 23 May 2025, 13 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 Pop Kitchen Exeter?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pop Kitchen Exeter compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Pop Kitchen Exeter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Pop Kitchen 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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