The Pasty Shack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Hams
The Pasty Shack holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 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: 10A Fore Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8BY
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pasty 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 Pasty 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pasty 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 Pasty Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Confectionery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| P W & J Coleman Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Bake House Salcombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Pantry Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| The Salcombe Crêperie Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bowers Wines Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Salcombe Ltd Other catering premises | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Driftwood Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Pasty Shack
What is The Pasty Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Pasty Shack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 21 March 2025.
Is The Pasty 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pasty Shack last inspected?
The Pasty Shack was last inspected on 21 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 Pasty Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pasty 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 Pasty Shack holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The Pasty 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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