The Galley Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
The Galley Restaurant 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
The rating dates from 13 November 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: 41 Fore Street, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0HU
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts The Galley Restaurant 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 Galley Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Galley Restaurant 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 Galley Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Cocolato Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Country Cheeses Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Good Game Manufacturers/packers | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| JAR Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Beijing Topsham Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about The Galley Restaurant
What is The Galley Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Galley Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 13 November 2024.
Is The Galley Restaurant 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 The Galley Restaurant last inspected?
The Galley Restaurant was last inspected on 13 November 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 The Galley Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Galley Restaurant 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 Galley Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Galley Restaurant 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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