Al Farid food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
Al Farid 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
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 Cathedral Yard, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HJ
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Al Farid 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% | ← Al Farid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Al Farid 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 Al Farid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Noodle bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2021 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Ltd Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Board/Pressed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Brewdog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Boom Battle Bar Exeter Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Al Farid
What is Al Farid's food hygiene rating?
Al Farid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Al Farid 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 Al Farid last inspected?
Al Farid was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Al Farid?
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 Al Farid compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Al Farid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Al Farid 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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