The Horse and Groom

Heavitree

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 19 March 2025 by Exeter City.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Horse and Groom, from June 2021 to March 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Horse and Groom.

Food hygiene rating history for The Horse and Groom
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
23 June 2021	5 / 5	Very good
19 March 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Horse and Groom in Heavitree has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

The Horse And Groom,
50-52 Fore Street,
Heavitree,
Exeter,
EX1 2QL

The Horse and Groom Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects The Horse and Groom?

Food hygiene at The Horse and Groom is inspected by Exeter City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.exeter.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Horse and Groom

What is The Horse and Groom’s food hygiene rating?

The Horse and Groom has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 March 2025.

When was The Horse and Groom last inspected?

The Horse and Groom was last inspected by Exeter City on 19 March 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.