South West Norse @ Alphington School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Exeter City
South West Norse @ Alphington School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 6 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: Alphington Combined School, Wheatsheaf Way, Exeter, EX2 8RQ
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts South West Norse @ Alphington School 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% | ← South West Norse @ Alphington School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 South West Norse @ Alphington School 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 South West Norse @ Alphington School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatterbox Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2018 |
| Alphington Post Office And Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Alphington Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Alphington Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Alphington Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| Blossom & Bee Vegan Bakehouse Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| B and M Trail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Aquasource (UK) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2018 |
Questions about South West Norse @ Alphington School
What is South West Norse @ Alphington School's food hygiene rating?
South West Norse @ Alphington School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 13 January 2026.
Is South West Norse @ Alphington School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South West Norse @ Alphington School last inspected?
South West Norse @ Alphington School was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 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 South West Norse @ Alphington School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South West Norse @ Alphington School compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and South West Norse @ Alphington School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects South West Norse @ Alphington School 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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