Maltsters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
Maltsters 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
This rating dates from 29 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay, TQ9 7EQ
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Maltsters 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% | ← Maltsters 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 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 |
| 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 |
| The Steam Packet Inn, Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Maltsters Arms
What is Maltsters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Maltsters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Maltsters 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 Maltsters Arms last inspected?
Maltsters Arms was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 "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 Maltsters 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 Maltsters Arms is one of them.
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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