Fishermans Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
Fishermans Rest holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 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: Fore Street, Aveton Gifford, TQ7 4JL
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Fishermans Rest 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% | ← Fishermans Rest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Fishermans Rest 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 Fishermans Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oyster Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Challons Combe Meat Farmers/growers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Churchstow Post Office Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Avon Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Beach Barista Campsite Mobile caterer | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Beach Barista Causeway Mobile caterer | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Beach Barista Sedgewell Mobile caterer | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about Fishermans Rest
What is Fishermans Rest's food hygiene rating?
Fishermans Rest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Fishermans Rest 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fishermans Rest last inspected?
Fishermans Rest was last inspected on 25 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 Fishermans Rest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Fishermans Rest compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Fishermans Rest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Fishermans Rest 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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