The Oyster Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
The Oyster Shack holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: Oyster Shack, Milburn Orchard Farm, Stakes Road, TQ7 4BE
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Oyster Shack sits behind roughly 773 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 773 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ← The Oyster Shack | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Oyster Shack 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 Oyster Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challons Combe Meat Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Fishermans Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Beach Barista Campsite Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Beach Barista Causeway Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Beach Barista Sedgewell Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Bigbury Bay Pizzas Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bigbury Camping Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Churchstow Post Office Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Oyster Shack
What is The Oyster Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Oyster Shack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 24 September 2025.
Is The Oyster Shack safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oyster Shack last inspected?
The Oyster Shack was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 The Oyster Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oyster Shack compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while The Oyster Shack holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The Oyster Shack 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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