Bridge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
Bridge 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
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bridge Hill, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0QQ
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Bridge 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% | ← Bridge 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 Very 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 Bridge 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 Bridge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAR Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Country Cheeses Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Cocolato Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Circle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Good Game Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Beijing Topsham Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Denleys Essence of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Bridge Inn
What is Bridge Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Bridge 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 Bridge Inn last inspected?
Bridge Inn was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Bridge Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridge 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 Bridge Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Bridge 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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