Hub Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
Hub Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hub Box was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 14 Catherine Street, Exeter, EX1 1EU
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Hub Box 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% | ← Hub Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hub Box 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 Hub Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Ltd Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Chandos Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bella Italia Exeter, Super Nonna & Bird Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Chococo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Chopstix Noodle bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Hub Box
What is Hub Box's food hygiene rating?
Hub Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Hub Box 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hub Box last inspected?
Hub Box was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Hub Box?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hub Box compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Hub Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Hub Box 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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