Palm food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Palm 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 8 May 2026, 2 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: 2 Rolle Street, Exmouth, EX8 1HE
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Palm 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% | ← Palm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Palm 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 Palm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jar Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Froth And Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bayleaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| El Olivo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Il Sole Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Palm
What is Palm's food hygiene rating?
Palm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Palm 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 Palm last inspected?
Palm was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Palm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Palm 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 Palm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Palm 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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