Oriels food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
Oriels 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: Oriels, 226 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3LR
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Oriels 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% | ← Oriels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Oriels 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 Oriels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia Exeter, Super Nonna & Bird Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Ltd Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Chococo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Exeter Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Oriels
What is Oriels's food hygiene rating?
Oriels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Oriels 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 Oriels last inspected?
Oriels was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Oriels?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Oriels compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Oriels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Oriels 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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