GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 172 Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1AA
How it compares in Exeter City
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 999 rated places in Exeter City score this low, about one in 250. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 870 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Boulder Exe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Browns Exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Alma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Cake Or Death Limited Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club
What is GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club's food hygiene rating?
GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Exeter City Council on 12 February 2026.
Is GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club last inspected?
GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, while GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Exeter City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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