University of Exeter Lemon Grove food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
University of Exeter Lemon Grove holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2018, more than 8 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: Cornwall House, St Germans Road, Exeter, EX4 6TG
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts University of Exeter Lemon Grove 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% | ← University of Exeter Lemon Grove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 University of Exeter Lemon Grove 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 University of Exeter Lemon Grove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camper Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Camper Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Co-op (4962) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Central Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Badavi`s Lounge / Smash & Slice Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Barnova Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2019 |
| BHL Oriental Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Chicken point exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about University of Exeter Lemon Grove
What is University of Exeter Lemon Grove's food hygiene rating?
University of Exeter Lemon Grove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 27 June 2018.
Is University of Exeter Lemon Grove 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was University of Exeter Lemon Grove last inspected?
University of Exeter Lemon Grove was last inspected on 27 June 2018, more than 8 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 University of Exeter Lemon Grove?
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 University of Exeter Lemon Grove compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and University of Exeter Lemon Grove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects University of Exeter Lemon Grove 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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