Dick & Wills food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
Dick & Wills holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Dick & Wills was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Salcombe, Fore Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8JG
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Dick & Wills sits behind roughly 774 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 774 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ← Dick & Wills | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Dick & Wills 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 Dick & Wills, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| The Salcombe Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| La Petite Peche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| La Creperie De Salcombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Salty Sailor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| The Salcombe Pasty Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 July 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2024 |
| The Wardroom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Dick & Wills
What is Dick & Wills's food hygiene rating?
Dick & Wills has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Dick & Wills 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dick & Wills last inspected?
Dick & Wills was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Dick & Wills?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dick & Wills compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while Dick & Wills holds a 4. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Dick & Wills 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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