McCabes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Hams
McCabes 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: 5 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DA
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so McCabes 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% | ← McCabes | |
| 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 McCabes 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 McCabes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpa Totnes Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fullers Bakery Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Crumbs Other catering premises | 45 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Silver Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Annie's fruit shop ltd Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Royal Seven Stars Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Curator Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Balti King Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about McCabes
What is McCabes's food hygiene rating?
McCabes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 29 January 2026.
Is McCabes 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 McCabes last inspected?
McCabes was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 McCabes?
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 McCabes compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while McCabes holds a 4. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects McCabes 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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