Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Lighter Inn food hygiene rating
The Lighter Inn
Fore Street
Topsham
Devon
EX3 0HZ Inspected 6 March 2026
Topsham
Devon
EX3 0HZ Inspected 6 March 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Exeter City
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Lighter Inn in Exeter City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 6 March 2026. The Lighter Inn is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Fore Street, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0HZ.
- Business name
- The Lighter Inn
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Exeter City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 6 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 667194
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
6 March 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Lighter Inn.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 March 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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