Telstar Food and Dessert food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
Telstar Food and Dessert holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Telstar Food and Dessert was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Telstar Food And Dessert, Telstar Hotel, 77 St Davids Hill, EX4 4DW
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Telstar Food and Dessert 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% | ← Telstar Food and Dessert | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Telstar Food and Dessert 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 Telstar Food and Dessert, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Bendene Town House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Beijing Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Co-op (7831) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Big Bakes Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Cafe at RAMM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Exeter Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Telstar Food and Dessert
What is Telstar Food and Dessert's food hygiene rating?
Telstar Food and Dessert has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Telstar Food and Dessert 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Telstar Food and Dessert last inspected?
Telstar Food and Dessert 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 Telstar Food and Dessert?
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 Telstar Food and Dessert compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Telstar Food and Dessert is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Telstar Food and Dessert 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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