Signal Box Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
Signal Box Cafe 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
The rating dates from 20 May 2025, 13 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: Station Road, Totnes, TQ9 5JR
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Signal Box Cafe 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% | ← Signal Box Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Signal Box Cafe 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 Signal Box Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daily Knead Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Wild Thyme @ China Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Compassionate Care, Day and Home Services Caring Premises | 235 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Totnes Community Hospital Caring Premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Totnes Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Totnes Cinema Other catering premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Brioche Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Seeds Totnes Other catering premises | 281 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Signal Box Cafe
What is Signal Box Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Signal Box Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Signal Box Cafe 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 Signal Box Cafe last inspected?
Signal Box Cafe was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Signal Box Cafe?
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 Signal Box Cafe compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Signal Box Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Signal Box Cafe 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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