Winking Prawn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
Winking Prawn 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: The Winking Prawn, Cliff Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8LD
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Winking Prawn among the 773 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 | 773 | 91% | ← Winking Prawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 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 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 Winking Prawn 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 Winking Prawn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo's Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| The Old Coach House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Sea N Shore Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Salcombe Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| The Salcombe Meat Company Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Wild Oats Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Winking Prawn
What is Winking Prawn's food hygiene rating?
Winking Prawn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Winking Prawn 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 Winking Prawn last inspected?
Winking Prawn was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 Winking Prawn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winking Prawn compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Winking Prawn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Winking Prawn 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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