Serco food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
Serco holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 November 2023, more than 2 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: Third Floor, Senate Court, Southernhay Gardens, EX1 1UG
How it compares in Exeter City
In Exeter City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Serco sits behind roughly 870 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 870 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ← Serco | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Serco 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 Serco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield Theatre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Calvo Loco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Clockwise Exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Bon Gout Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Budgens Magdalen Road Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Chandos Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 12 Bar Music and Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Board/Pressed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Serco
What is Serco's food hygiene rating?
Serco has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Exeter City Council on 30 November 2023.
Is Serco safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Serco last inspected?
Serco was last inspected on 30 November 2023, more than 2 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 Serco?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Serco compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, while Serco holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Serco 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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