The Old Firehouse
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Old Firehouse is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 50 New North Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4EP, in the Exeter City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Exeter City oversees 1,087 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Exeter City is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 50 New North Road, Exeter, Devon
- Postcode
- EX4 4EP
- Local Authority
- Exeter City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1015178
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Old Firehouse?
The Old Firehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Exeter City.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Old Firehouse last inspected?
The Old Firehouse was last inspected on 2025-05-01. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Old Firehouse located?
The Old Firehouse is located at 50 New North Road, Exeter, Devon , EX4 4EP, in the Exeter City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX4 postcode area.