The Chevalier Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
The Chevalier Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Chevalier Inn was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 81 Fore Street, St Davids, Exeter, EX4 3HR
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts The Chevalier Inn 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% | ← The Chevalier Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Chevalier Inn 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 The Chevalier Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2021 |
| Al Farid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Chopstix Noodle bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Board/Pressed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Brewdog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Ltd Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about The Chevalier Inn
What is The Chevalier Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chevalier Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 29 June 2026.
Is The Chevalier Inn 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 Chevalier Inn last inspected?
The Chevalier Inn was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Chevalier Inn?
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 The Chevalier Inn compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and The Chevalier Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Chevalier Inn 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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