Lopes Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
Lopes Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 27-29 Tavistock Road, Roborough, PL6 7BD
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Lopes Arms 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% | ← Lopes Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lopes Arms 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 Lopes Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becton Dickinson Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Lidl UK GmbH Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Jack and Jill's Widewell Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Eastern Star. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Devonshire House and Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bumble Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| CATERed at Widewell Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
Questions about Lopes Arms
What is Lopes Arms's food hygiene rating?
Lopes Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Lopes Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lopes Arms last inspected?
Lopes Arms was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 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 Lopes Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lopes Arms compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Lopes Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Lopes Arms 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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