The Golf Lounge Exeter food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
The Golf Lounge Exeter 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 10 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: Unit 8, Alphinbrook Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EX2 8RG
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts The Golf Lounge Exeter 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 Golf Lounge Exeter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Golf Lounge Exeter 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 Golf Lounge Exeter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphington Post Office And Newsagent Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Alphington Lodge Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Alphington Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Blossom & Bee Vegan Bakehouse Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Central Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Cake and Crumb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Chatterbox Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2018 |
| Aquasource (UK) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2018 |
Questions about The Golf Lounge Exeter
What is The Golf Lounge Exeter's food hygiene rating?
The Golf Lounge Exeter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 10 February 2025.
Is The Golf Lounge Exeter 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 Golf Lounge Exeter last inspected?
The Golf Lounge Exeter was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 The Golf Lounge Exeter?
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 The Golf Lounge Exeter 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 Golf Lounge Exeter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Golf Lounge Exeter 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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