Best One food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Exeter City
Best One holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 December 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 27 Bowhay Lane, Exeter, EX4 1PE
How it compares in Exeter City
In Exeter City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Best One sits behind roughly 870 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 870 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ← Best One | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Best One 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 Best One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Greek Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Bowhill Primary School School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Borderlands BBQ Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Broadway Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Montgomery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Best One
What is Best One's food hygiene rating?
Best One has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Exeter City Council on 16 December 2020.
Is Best One safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Best One last inspected?
Best One was last inspected on 16 December 2020, more than 5 years 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 Best One?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Best One compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, while Best One holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Best One 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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