Duke's Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Exeter City
Duke's Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Duke's Deli was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11 Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JB
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Duke's Deli 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% | ← Duke's Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Duke's Deli 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 Duke's Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bar Music and Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cafe W @ Waterstones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| All Stars Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Arrietty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| BaxterStorey - Clockwise Exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Chandos Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Arcadia Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Duke's Deli
What is Duke's Deli's food hygiene rating?
Duke's Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Duke's Deli 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Duke's Deli last inspected?
Duke's Deli was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Duke's Deli?
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 Duke's Deli compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Duke's Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Duke's Deli 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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