The Puffing Billy

Puffing Billy Inn, Station Road, Exton, Exeter, EX3 0TRPub / Bar / NightclubLast inspected 9 July 2026 (2 months ago)

Good

Inspection breakdown

Points are given for not meeting standards, so fewer points is better. Read more about how the scoring works.

15 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 10 points for hygienic food handling holds this business at 4.

Hygienic food handling

Generally satisfactory

10 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Good

5 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Very good

0 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

Puffing Billy Inn, Station Road, Exton, Exeter, EX3 0TR (opens in Google Maps)

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Rating history

Down from 5 to 4 at the most recent inspection.

4
GoodCurrent · 9 July 2026
5
Very good6 February 2025

Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: East Devon
Town/city: Topsham
County: Devon
Business type: Pub / Bar / Nightclub
FHRS ID: 169364

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