Four Chimneys food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Devon
Four Chimneys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2016, more than 10 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: Ebford, Exeter, EX3 0PA
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Four Chimneys among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Four Chimneys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Four Chimneys 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 Four Chimneys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow & Cacao Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Darts Farm Shopping Village (Restaurant) Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| St George And Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Exton Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Route 2 Café & Apartments Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Good Game Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| South West Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Four Chimneys
What is Four Chimneys's food hygiene rating?
Four Chimneys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 14 January 2016.
Is Four Chimneys 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Four Chimneys last inspected?
Four Chimneys was last inspected on 14 January 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Four Chimneys?
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 Four Chimneys compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Four Chimneys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Four Chimneys 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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