The Bucket and Spade food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Teignbridge
The Bucket and Spade holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Coast View Holiday Park Torquay Road Shaldon Devon, TQ14 0BG
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts The Bucket and Spade among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,034 | 89% | ← The Bucket and Spade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Bucket and Spade none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bucket and Spade, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe ODE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Shaldon Conservative Club & Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Sandstones Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Shaldon Bakery (Shaldon) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Teignbridge House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Potters Mooring Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Seaway Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| New Quay Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
Questions about The Bucket and Spade
What is The Bucket and Spade's food hygiene rating?
The Bucket and Spade has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 7 January 2026.
Is The Bucket and Spade safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bucket and Spade last inspected?
The Bucket and Spade was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bucket and Spade?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bucket and Spade compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Bucket and Spade is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects The Bucket and Spade and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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