Southernhay House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Exeter City
Southernhay House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Southernhay House was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 36 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1NX
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Southernhay House 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% | ← Southernhay House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Southernhay House 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 Southernhay House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield Theatre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| BaxterStorey - Clockwise Exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Chandos Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 12 Bar Music and Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Ltd Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Calvo Loco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Southernhay House
What is Southernhay House's food hygiene rating?
Southernhay House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Southernhay House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southernhay House last inspected?
Southernhay House was last inspected on 4 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 Southernhay House?
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 Southernhay House compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Southernhay House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Southernhay House 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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