Bon Gout food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Exeter City
Bon Gout holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: 45 Magdalen Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4TA
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Bon Gout 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% | ← Bon Gout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bon Gout 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 Bon Gout, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Magdalen Road Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Calvo Loco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Barnfield Theatre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| BaxterStorey - Clockwise Exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| 12 Bar Music and Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Chandos Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| All Stars Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Bon Gout
What is Bon Gout's food hygiene rating?
Bon Gout has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Bon Gout 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bon Gout last inspected?
Bon Gout was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Bon Gout?
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 Bon Gout compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Bon Gout is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Bon Gout 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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