John Lewis food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
John Lewis 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 29 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: 1 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NW
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts John Lewis 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% | ← John Lewis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 John Lewis 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 John Lewis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camper Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Co-op (4962) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Camper Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Central Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Barnova Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2019 |
| Badavi`s Lounge / Smash & Slice Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| BHL Oriental Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Chicken point exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about John Lewis
What is John Lewis's food hygiene rating?
John Lewis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 29 October 2024.
Is John Lewis 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 John Lewis last inspected?
John Lewis was last inspected on 29 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 John Lewis?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 John Lewis compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and John Lewis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects John Lewis 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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