Cafe Bewleys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
Cafe Bewleys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cafe Bewleys was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in South Hams score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Hams ratings →
Address: Cafe Bewleys, The Shambles, Fore Street, TQ7 1PU
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How this rating has changed
Cafe Bewleys was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Cafe Bewleys among the 783 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 | 783 | 91% | ← Cafe Bewleys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 237 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 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 Cafe Bewleys 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 Cafe Bewleys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceylon Cinnamon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 19 June 2026 |
| AJOK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| AJ's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Mangetout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Lidstones Butchers Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Tots Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| The Family Bakery Kingsbridge LTD Retailers - other | 125 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Cafe Bewleys
What is Cafe Bewleys's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Bewleys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Cafe Bewleys 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Bewleys last inspected?
Cafe Bewleys was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Cafe Bewleys?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Bewleys compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 863 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Bewleys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Cafe Bewleys 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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