School Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Hams
School Canteen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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: King Edward VI College, Ashburton Road, Totnes, TQ9 5JX
How it compares in South Hams
That puts School Canteen 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% | ← School Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 School Canteen 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 School Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puddavine Court Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Compassionate Care, Day and Home Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Signal Box Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Daily Knead Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Wild Thyme @ China Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Totnes Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Radeks Chocolate Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Hairy Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about School Canteen
What is School Canteen's food hygiene rating?
School Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 5 March 2025.
Is School Canteen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was School Canteen last inspected?
School Canteen was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 School Canteen?
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 School Canteen compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and School Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects School Canteen 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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