Premier Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Exeter City
Premier Inn 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
This is a fresh result: Premier Inn was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SG
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Premier Inn among the 870 places in Exeter City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 870 | 87% | ← Premier Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Very 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 Premier 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 Premier Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield Theatre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| BaxterStorey - Clockwise Exeter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Board/Pressed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Chandos Delicatessen Ltd Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Al Farid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Ltd Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Calvo Loco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Premier Inn
What is Premier Inn's food hygiene rating?
Premier Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Premier Inn 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 Premier Inn last inspected?
Premier Inn was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Inn compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Premier 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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