Exeter Toby Carvery food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Exeter City
Exeter Toby Carvery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Exeter Arms Hotel, Rydon Lane, Exeter, EX2 7HL
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Exeter Toby Carvery 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% | ← Exeter Toby Carvery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Exeter Toby Carvery 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 Exeter Toby Carvery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aj's home cooking Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Birchy Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Burger King, Moto Hospitality Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| CEDA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Cha Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Choy's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Exeter Toby Carvery
What is Exeter Toby Carvery's food hygiene rating?
Exeter Toby Carvery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Exeter Toby Carvery 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Exeter Toby Carvery last inspected?
Exeter Toby Carvery was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 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 Exeter Toby Carvery?
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 Exeter Toby Carvery compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Exeter Toby Carvery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Exeter Toby Carvery 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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