The Thirsty Farmer

Exeter

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Thirsty Farmer scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Improvement necessary Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 2 October 2025 by East Devon.

What does this rating mean?

The Thirsty Farmer in Exeter has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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?

Talaton Road,
Whimple,
Exeter,
EX5 2QQ

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

Who inspects The Thirsty Farmer?

Food hygiene at The Thirsty Farmer 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 Thirsty Farmer

What is The Thirsty Farmer’s food hygiene rating?

The Thirsty Farmer has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 2 October 2025.

When was The Thirsty Farmer last inspected?

The Thirsty Farmer was last inspected by East Devon on 2 October 2025.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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.