Crab Shell food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Hams
Crab Shell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 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: 1 Raleigh Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9SG
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Crab Shell among the 773 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 | 773 | 91% | ← Crab Shell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 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 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 Crab Shell 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 Crab Shell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Kendricks Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Salcombe Dairy Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Tsang's Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2025 |
| Rockfish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Seahorse Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Coastal Trail Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Crafty Mussel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Crab Shell
What is Crab Shell's food hygiene rating?
Crab Shell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Crab Shell 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crab Shell last inspected?
Crab Shell was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 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 Crab Shell?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crab Shell compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Crab Shell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Crab Shell 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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