The Puffing Billy

Exton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Puffing Billy scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 9 July 2026 by East Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Puffing Billy, from October 2021 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Puffing Billy.

Food hygiene rating history for The Puffing Billy
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 October 2021	4 / 5	Good
6 February 2025	5 / 5	Very good
9 July 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Puffing Billy in Exton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Puffing Billy Inn,
Station Road,
Exton,
Exeter,
EX3 0TR

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Puffing Billy. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Puffing Billy?

Food hygiene at The Puffing Billy is inspected by East Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Puffing Billy

What is The Puffing Billy’s food hygiene rating?

The Puffing Billy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 July 2026.

When was The Puffing Billy last inspected?

The Puffing Billy was last inspected by East Devon on 9 July 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.