The Old Forge Hotel Ltd food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Hams
The Old Forge Hotel Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 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: The Old Forge, Seymour Place, Totnes, TQ9 5AY
How it compares in South Hams
That puts The Old Forge Hotel Ltd 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% | ← The Old Forge Hotel Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Forge Hotel Ltd 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 Old Forge Hotel Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown Stores Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Four Seasons Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Tempt Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Albert Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Food for Thought Takeaway/sandwich shop | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bruto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Waterside Bistro. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Ruby Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Old Forge Hotel Ltd
What is The Old Forge Hotel Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Old Forge Hotel Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 28 March 2025.
Is The Old Forge Hotel Ltd 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Forge Hotel Ltd last inspected?
The Old Forge Hotel Ltd was last inspected on 28 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 The Old Forge Hotel Ltd?
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 Old Forge Hotel Ltd compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Forge Hotel Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The Old Forge Hotel Ltd 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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