First and Last Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
First and Last 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 1 February 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: First And Last Inn, 10 Church Street, Exmouth, EX8 1PE
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so First and Last 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% | ← First and Last 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 First and Last 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 First and Last Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Ferns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Jar Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about First and Last Inn
What is First and Last Inn's food hygiene rating?
First and Last Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 1 February 2024.
Is First and Last 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 First and Last Inn last inspected?
First and Last Inn was last inspected on 1 February 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 First and Last 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 First and Last 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 First and Last Inn holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects First and Last 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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