What is the average food hygiene rating in Exeter City?

The average food hygiene rating in Exeter City is 4.81 out of 5, across 994 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Exeter City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

87% of rated premises in Exeter City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Exeter City 74 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Exeter City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

865 food businesses in Exeter City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87% of the 994 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Exeter City have a low hygiene rating?

11 food businesses in Exeter City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Exeter City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Exeter City (1,104 establishments on record, 994 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Exeter City

In Exeter City, 87% of 994 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.81/5. These figures cover 1,104 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Exeter City has 865 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 994 rated premises (87%). 11 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 87%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +7.3 pp
National rank: 74 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Exeter City

5★ Very Good

865 (87%)

4★ Good

88 (8.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

30 (3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

3 (0.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 67 awaiting inspection and 43 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 67 awaiting inspection and 43 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Exeter City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Exeter City?: The average food hygiene rating in Exeter City is 4.81 out of 5, across 994 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Exeter City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 87% of rated premises in Exeter City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Exeter City 74 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Exeter City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 865 food businesses in Exeter City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87% of the 994 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Exeter City have a low hygiene rating?: 11 food businesses in Exeter City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Exeter City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Exeter City (1,104 establishments on record, 994 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Exeter City

EX4507 places · 85.3% 5★

Top-rated places in Exeter City

Cosy Club ExeterRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon · EX1 1SG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Mercure Exeter Southgate HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Southgate Hotel, Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon · EX1 1QF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Southernhay HouseHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 36 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon · EX1 1NX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Telstar Food and DessertRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Telstar Food And Dessert, Telstar Hotel, 77 St Davids Hill, Exeter · EX4 4DW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Maynard School For GirlsSchool/college/university · Denmark Road, Exeter, Devon · EX1 1SJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
IKEA ExeterRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcourt Way, Exeter, Devon · EX2 7SA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Cake and CrumbRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cake And Crumb, Hennock House, Alphinbrook Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate · EX2 8QF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Exwick Heights Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Exwick Lane, Exeter, Devon · EX4 2FB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
I Bounce Trampoline Park/Rainforest CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33 Marsh Green Road West, Exeter, Devon · EX2 8PN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The ImperialPub/bar/nightclub · New North Road, Exeter, Devon · EX4 4AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Jack Simpson House LimitedCaring Premises · Jack Simpson House, North Street, Heavitree, Exeter · EX1 2RH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Holland and BarrettRetailers - other · Holland And Barrett, Unit 1 Colson's Parade, High St, Exeter · EX4 3LN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Exeter City

Apple Blossom DeliRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 151-152 Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon · EX4 1AS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
Best One InternationalRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 120-121 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon · EX4 6RY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 July 2025
Clifton InnPub/bar/nightclub · 1 Clifton Road, Exeter · EX1 2BR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Central Convenience StoresRetailers - other · 72-74 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter, Devon · EX1 3HE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
Dee Yi Chinese RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 Heavitree Road, Exeter, Devon · EX1 2LD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 November 2025
The Dragon's DenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 Sidwell Street, Exeter · EX4 6NS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
The Tasting RoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 204 Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon · EX2 6AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
No1 PolsloeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Polsloe Road, Exeter, Devon · EX1 2HL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,104 real Food Standards Agency records for Exeter City, of which 994 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.