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Deer Force 10 food hygiene rating

Farmers/growers · South Hams

Deer Force 10 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 15 August 2025, 11 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.

How it compares in South Hams

That puts Deer Force 10 among the 773 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.

Every rated food business in South Hams
5 out of 5 773 91% ← Deer Force 10
4 out of 5 57 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

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 Deer Force 10 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.

Questions about Deer Force 10

What is Deer Force 10's food hygiene rating?

Deer Force 10 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 15 August 2025.

Is Deer Force 10 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Deer Force 10 last inspected?

Deer Force 10 was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 11 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 Deer Force 10?

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 Deer Force 10 compare to other places in South Hams?

91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Deer Force 10 is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

South Hams Council inspects Deer Force 10 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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