The Pilot Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
The Pilot Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 March 2024, more than 2 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: 5 Chapel Hill, Exmouth, EX8 1NY
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pilot Inn sits behind roughly 1,093 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ← The Pilot Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Pilot Inn 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 The Pilot Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Olivo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Alleria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Froth And Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Exmouth Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Jar Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bayleaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Il Sole Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The Pilot Inn
What is The Pilot Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Pilot Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 8 March 2024.
Is The Pilot Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pilot Inn last inspected?
The Pilot Inn was last inspected on 8 March 2024, more than 2 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 The Pilot Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pilot Inn compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Pilot Inn holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects The Pilot Inn 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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