Relish Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
Relish Sandwich Bar 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: Relish Sandwich Bar was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 30 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1NS
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Relish Sandwich Bar 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% | ← Relish Sandwich Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Relish Sandwich Bar 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 Relish Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield Theatre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| BaxterStorey - Clockwise Exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Chandos Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 12 Bar Music and Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Calvo Loco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Ltd Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about Relish Sandwich Bar
What is Relish Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Relish Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Relish Sandwich Bar 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 Relish Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Relish Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 10 June 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 Relish Sandwich Bar?
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 Relish Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Relish Sandwich Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Relish Sandwich Bar 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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