The Monkey Suit food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
The Monkey Suit holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 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: 161 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6RH
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts The Monkey Suit 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 Monkey Suit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Monkey Suit 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 Monkey Suit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Stars Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Ari's Healthy Life Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Arrietty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| BHL Oriental Food Store Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Chicken point exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| 12 Bar Music and Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cafe W @ Waterstones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about The Monkey Suit
What is The Monkey Suit's food hygiene rating?
The Monkey Suit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Monkey Suit 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Monkey Suit last inspected?
The Monkey Suit was last inspected on 15 November 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 Monkey Suit?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Monkey Suit 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 Monkey Suit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Monkey Suit 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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