Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen

Food Hygiene Rating for The Dragon's Den

The Dragon's Den is located in the city of Exeter.

Rating: 1 - Major Improvement NecessaryLast inspected: Wed 4 Feb 2026EX4 6NSfhrs
Food hygiene rating 1 for The Dragon's Den
Major Improvement Necessary

Location

Address

40 Sidwell Street, Exeter

EXETER EX4

Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Improvement Necessary (15)

Some major non-compliance with legal requirements. More effort required to prevent a fall in standards.

Structural Compliance

Improvement Necessary (15)

Some major non-compliance with legal requirements. More effort required to prevent a fall in standards.

Confidence in Management

Major Improvement Necessary (20)

Varying record of compliance. Poor appreciation of hazards and control measures. No Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
1 - Major Improvement Necessary
Date of last inspection
4 February 2026
FHRS ID
1887740
Business type
Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name
The Dragon's Den
Address
40 Sidwell Street, Exeter
Responsible local authority
exeter-city

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