What is the average food hygiene rating in EX4?

The average food hygiene rating in the EX4 postcode area of Exeter City is 4.8 out of 5, across 463 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in EX4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

395 food businesses in the EX4 postcode area of Exeter City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.3% of the 463 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in EX4 have a low hygiene rating?

5 food businesses in the EX4 postcode area of 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 EX4 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the EX4 postcode area of Exeter City (507 establishments on record, 463 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.

GeraEats / Food hygiene ratings / Exeter City / EX4

Food Hygiene Ratings in EX4

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the EX4 postcode area of Exeter City hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.8/5, with 85.3% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 507 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

EX4 (Exeter City) has 395 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 463 rated premises (85.3%). 5 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

Rating distribution in EX4

5★ Very Good

395 (85.3%)

4★ Good

51 (11%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

12 (2.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

2 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

3 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 27 awaiting inspection and 17 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in EX4: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in EX4?: The average food hygiene rating in the EX4 postcode area of Exeter City is 4.8 out of 5, across 463 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in EX4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 395 food businesses in the EX4 postcode area of Exeter City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 85.3% of the 463 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in EX4 have a low hygiene rating?: 5 food businesses in the EX4 postcode area of 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 EX4 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the EX4 postcode area of Exeter City (507 establishments on record, 463 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.

Top-rated places in EX4

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
Exwick Heights Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Exwick Lane, Exeter, Devon · EX4 2FB
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
Holland and BarrettRetailers - other · Holland And Barrett, Unit 1 Colson's Parade, High St, Exeter · EX4 3LN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Stoke Hill Pre SchoolCaring Premises · Stoke Hill Pre School Group, 183A Mincinglake Road, Exeter, Devon · EX4 7DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Lighthouse Cafe YMCA ExeterRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 39 - 41 St Davids Hill, Exeter · EX4 4DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Ji The Chicken ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · 130 Sidwell Street, Exeter · EX4 6RY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Pasta FusionTakeaway/sandwich shop · EX4
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Portal Pizza CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1B The Crescent, Exeter Central Station, Queen Street, Exeter · EX4 3SB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
ORIELSPub/bar/nightclub · Oriels, 226 High Street, Exeter · EX4 3LR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Mana @ MoksaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 15 - 16 Castle Street, Exeter · EX4 3PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
JinLi Exeter / Small JinLiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · JinLi Exeter, 153 Fore Street, Exeter · EX4 3AT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026

Places needing improvement in EX4

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
The Dragon's DenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 Sidwell Street, Exeter · EX4 6NS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
Chef & GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 107 Fore Street, Exeter · EX4 3HY
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 March 2026
GWRSA Exeter West Railway ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 172 Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon · EX4 1AA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2026

Own a food business in EX4?

These listings are claimable. Claim your business to manage its GeraEats profile, accept online orders and reach more local customers.

Claim your listing on GeraEats

Across the Gera ecosystem

GeraEats restaurants — order from kitchens near EX4.
GeraHome — book vetted local service providers.
GeraCompliance — food safety and regulatory checks for businesses.

Methodology

Figures are computed from 507 real Food Standards Agency records for the EX4 postcode area, of which 463 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.