Bayards Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
Bayards Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2025, 15 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: Dartington Cider Press Centre, Shinners Bridge, Dartington, TQ9 6TQ
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Bayards Kitchen among the 774 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% 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 | 774 | 91% | ← Bayards Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 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 Bayards Kitchen 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 Bayards Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| The Good Food Shop Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Dartington Curry House Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 May 2026 |
| Almond Thief Bakery Other catering premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Granola Fan Club Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Puddavine Court Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2025 |
| Montreal Style Bagels Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Bayards Kitchen
What is Bayards Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Bayards Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Bayards Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bayards Kitchen last inspected?
Bayards Kitchen was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bayards Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bayards Kitchen compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Bayards Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Bayards Kitchen 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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