Holly Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Holly Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2021, more than 4 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: 161 Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth, EX8 3AN
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Holly Tree 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% | ← Holly Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Holly Tree 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 Holly Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Exmouth Community College School/college/university | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cafe@ Car Wash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Exmouth Community College - Kitchen 4 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Exmouth Community College - Post 16 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Exmouth Community College - Telfer School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Hulham Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Bumble And Tee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Holly Tree
What is Holly Tree's food hygiene rating?
Holly Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 29 July 2021.
Is Holly Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holly Tree last inspected?
Holly Tree was last inspected on 29 July 2021, more than 4 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 Holly Tree?
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 Holly Tree 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 Holly Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Holly Tree 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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