Salcombe Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Hams
Salcombe Church Of England Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: Onslow Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8AG
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Salcombe Church Of England Primary School 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% | ← Salcombe Church Of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Salcombe Church Of England Primary School 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 Salcombe Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Sea N Shore Ltd Retailers - other | 231 yards away | Exempt | |
| Spar Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| The Salcombe Meat Company Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Wild Oats Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-op Salcombe Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Crab Shed Salcombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Devon Rum Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Salcombe Church Of England Primary School
What is Salcombe Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Salcombe Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Salcombe Church Of England Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salcombe Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Salcombe Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Salcombe Church Of England Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Salcombe Church Of England Primary School compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Salcombe Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Salcombe Church Of England Primary School 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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