Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Hams
Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: Townstal Road Garage, Townstal Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9LW
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway 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% | ← Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway 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 Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Dartmouth Caring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Living the Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Dartmouth and District Food Bank Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Dartmouth Baptist Chruch Other catering premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Dartmouth Academy School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway
What is Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway's food hygiene rating?
Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway 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 Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway last inspected?
Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Townstal Garage - Spar and Subway 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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