Maltsters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
Maltsters Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 June 2026, 2 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.
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: The Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay, TQ9 7EQ
How this rating has changed
Maltsters Arms has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 22 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 June 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Maltsters Arms sits behind roughly 783 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 783 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ← Maltsters Arms | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Maltsters 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 Maltsters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermans Arms Pub Company Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coach House Retreat Centre Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Ambios Ltd Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Emma's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| The Church House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Harbertonford Shop and Post Offce Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Harbourne Filling Station Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Dartmouth Golf and Country Club Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Maltsters Arms
What is Maltsters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Maltsters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Maltsters Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maltsters Arms last inspected?
Maltsters Arms was last inspected on 22 June 2026, 2 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 Maltsters Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maltsters Arms compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 863 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while Maltsters Arms holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Maltsters 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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