Food hygiene ratings in South Hams
Our data holds 1,100 food businesses in South Hams, rated between 2023-02-22 and 2026-08-20. 71.2% (783) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 6 (0.5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places South Hams 173rd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in South Hams
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 783 | 71.2% |
| 4 (good) | 58 | 5.3% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 15 | 1.4% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 1 | 0.1% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 5 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting inspection | 98 | 8.9% |
| Exempt | 140 | 12.7% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 254 | 63% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 | 84.3% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 | 67.4% |
| Other catering premises | 119 | 68.1% |
| Manufacturers/packers | 72 | 51.4% |
| School/college/university | 59 | 84.7% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 | 71.7% |
| Mobile caterer | 52 | 84.6% |
Food businesses rated per month in South Hams
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in South Hams
The 6 most recent of 6. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhound Inn | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-18 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PL8 2AH |
| Lidstones Butchers | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-11 | Retailers - other | TQ7 1PP |
| Golden Bridge | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-17 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PL21 9AE |
| Opa Greek Gyros | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-21 | Retailers - other | TQ9 |
| Marldon Cards and News | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-08-28 | Retailers - other | TQ3 1NE |
| Beachhouse | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2024-10-01 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen |
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Questions about South Hams
How many food businesses in South Hams are rated 5 (very good)?
783 of 1,100 food businesses in South Hams (71.2%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-20.
Which food businesses in South Hams are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
6 food businesses in South Hams are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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