Famous Old Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Devon
Famous Old Barrel 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 27 July 2023, 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: 1 Princes Street, Exmouth, EX8 1JA
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Famous Old Barrel 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% | ← Famous Old Barrel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Famous Old Barrel 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 Famous Old Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Jar Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Famous Old Barrel
What is Famous Old Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Famous Old Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Devon Council on 27 July 2023.
Is Famous Old Barrel 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 Famous Old Barrel last inspected?
Famous Old Barrel was last inspected on 27 July 2023, 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 Famous Old Barrel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Famous Old Barrel 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 Famous Old Barrel holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Famous Old Barrel 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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