Yarn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
Yarn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Yarn was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in South Hams score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Hams ratings →
Address: Yarn Trading Limited, 4A Smith Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QR
How this rating has changed
Yarn was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Yarn among the 783 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 | 783 | 91% | ← Yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 237 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 Good
- 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 Yarn 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 Yarn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Street Delicatessen Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| The Singing Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Wheelhouse Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Little Pizza Dartmouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Seven Stars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Cherub Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Mad Hatters Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Yarn
What is Yarn's food hygiene rating?
Yarn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Yarn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yarn last inspected?
Yarn was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month 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 Yarn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yarn compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 863 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Yarn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Yarn 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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Yarn is one of 104 rated food businesses in Dartmouth. See every hygiene rating in Dartmouth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.southhams.gov.uk/
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