The Devon Yeoman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Exeter City
The Devon Yeoman 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 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 156 Beacon Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8LX
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts The Devon Yeoman 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% | ← The Devon Yeoman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Devon Yeoman 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 Devon Yeoman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| A Farm Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Chapters coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Cocorico Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| ASU (Additional Support Unit) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Barnova Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2019 |
| Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Devon Yeoman
What is The Devon Yeoman's food hygiene rating?
The Devon Yeoman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 28 November 2024.
Is The Devon Yeoman 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 The Devon Yeoman last inspected?
The Devon Yeoman was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 months 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 The Devon Yeoman?
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 The Devon Yeoman compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and The Devon Yeoman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects The Devon Yeoman 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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