The Puffing Billy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Puffing Billy 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: Puffing Billy Inn, Station Road, Exton, EX3 0TR
How it compares in East Devon
That puts The Puffing Billy among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← The Puffing Billy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Puffing Billy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Golf On The Exe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Exton Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Four Chimneys Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2016 |
| The Cuppa Cabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cow & Cacao Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Darts Farm Shopping Village (Restaurant) Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Butchers At Darts Farm Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Deli Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Puffing Billy
What is The Puffing Billy's food hygiene rating?
The Puffing Billy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 6 February 2025.
Is The Puffing Billy 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 The Puffing Billy last inspected?
The Puffing Billy was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Puffing Billy compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Puffing Billy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Puffing Billy 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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