Old Exeter Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Teignbridge
Old Exeter Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 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: Old Exeter Inn 26 West Street Ashburton, TQ13 7DU
How it compares in Teignbridge
In Teignbridge, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Exeter Inn sits behind roughly 1,034 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ← Old Exeter Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Old Exeter Inn 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 Old Exeter Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahnaz Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Kore By Luna & Finch Other catering premises | 51 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Coffee House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Ashburton Arts Centre Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Pizza Amore' Mobile caterer | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ashburton Community Fridge Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Diablos Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Old Exeter Inn
What is Old Exeter Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old Exeter Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Teignbridge Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Old Exeter Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Exeter Inn last inspected?
Old Exeter Inn was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Exeter Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Old Exeter Inn compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Old Exeter Inn holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Old Exeter Inn 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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