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Food Hygiene Ratings in South Hams
In South Hams, 90.6% of 851 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.86/5. These figures cover 1,103 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
South Hams has 771 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 851 rated premises (90.6%). 8 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 13 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 90.6%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +10.9 pp
- National rank
- 30 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in South Hams
Plus 111 awaiting inspection and 141 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 111 awaiting inspection and 141 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in South Hams: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in South Hams?
- The average food hygiene rating in South Hams is 4.86 out of 5, across 851 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does South Hams compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 90.6% of rated premises in South Hams hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks South Hams 30 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in South Hams have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 771 food businesses in South Hams hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 90.6% of the 851 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 13 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in South Hams have a low hygiene rating?
- 8 food businesses in South Hams are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this South Hams food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for South Hams (1,103 establishments on record, 851 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in South Hams
- Shaugh Prior Recreation Hall - Coffee MorningOther catering premises · Recreation Hall, Shaugh Prior · PL7 5HA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- JVNUTRITONRetailers - other · Recreation Hall, Shaugh Prior · PL7 5HA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- On the Green BusMobile caterer · TQ75/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
- Walk The South Hams WayRetailers - other · TQ75/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
- Taccy VanMobile caterer · PL95/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- Root AlphaTakeaway/sandwich shop · PL95/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
- The Mussel Inn Farm ShopRetailers - other · Mussel Inn, Renney Road, Down Thomas · PL9 0AQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 April 2026
- The Lawns Nursing and Residential CareCaring Premises · The Lawns Nursing Home, Brixton · PL8 2AX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 April 2026
- Chocolicious TreatsRetailers - other · PL215/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 April 2026
- Ivydene Care HomeCaring Premises · Ivydene Nursing Home, Staniforth Drive, Ivybridge · PL21 0UJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 April 2026
- The Ivy Bean LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Dartmoor Leisure Centre, Leonards Road, Ivybridge · PL21 0SL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 April 2026
- Dawn Residential Care HomeCaring Premises · Dawn Residential Home, Cott Lane, Dartington · TQ9 6HE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 March 2026
Places needing improvement in South Hams
- Marldon Cards and NewsRetailers - other · 1 Marldon Cross Hill, Marldon · TQ3 1NE1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 August 2025
- Golden BridgeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 34 Fore Street, Ivybridge · PL21 9AE1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
- The White HartPub/bar/nightclub · White Hart Hotel, Church Street, Modbury · PL21 0QW1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
- Opa Greek GyrosRetailers - other · TQ91/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
- Lidstones ButchersRetailers - other · 70 Fore Street, Kingsbridge · TQ7 1PP1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 October 2025
- The Good Food ShopRetailers - other · 39 Fore Street, Totnes · TQ9 5HN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2025
- California InnPub/bar/nightclub · The California Country Inn, Modbury · PL21 0SG2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 March 2025
- BeachhouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Beach House, South Milton2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 October 2024
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,103 real Food Standards Agency records for South Hams, of which 851 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.