Country Cheeses food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Hams
Country Cheeses holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2025, 17 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: 1 Ticklemore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5EJ
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Country Cheeses 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% | ← Country Cheeses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Country Cheeses 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 Country Cheeses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread & Butter Manufacturers/packers | 21 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Refll in Natures Way Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Totnes Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2025 |
| Balti King Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
| Fullers Bakery Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| The Curator Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| McCabes Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
| Milpa Totnes Ltd Retailers - other | 104 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Country Cheeses
What is Country Cheeses's food hygiene rating?
Country Cheeses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Country Cheeses 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Country Cheeses last inspected?
Country Cheeses was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 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 Country Cheeses?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Country Cheeses compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Country Cheeses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Country Cheeses 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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