The Cowick Barton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
The Cowick Barton holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 October 2024, 20 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: 121 Cowick Lane, Exeter, EX2 9HF
How it compares in Exeter City
In Exeter City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cowick Barton sits behind roughly 958 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 870 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ← The Cowick Barton | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cowick Barton 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 Cowick Barton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Stores Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Authentic Greek Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Alphington Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| Bowhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| B and M Trail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Acorns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Caraston Hall Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about The Cowick Barton
What is The Cowick Barton's food hygiene rating?
The Cowick Barton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Exeter City Council on 28 October 2024.
Is The Cowick Barton safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Cowick Barton last inspected?
The Cowick Barton was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 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 Cowick Barton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cowick Barton compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, while The Cowick Barton holds a 3. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Cowick Barton 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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