The Cherub Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
The Cherub Inn 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
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: 13 Higher Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9RB
How it compares in South Hams
That puts The Cherub Inn 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% | ← The Cherub Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cherub Inn 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 The Cherub Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Hatters Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Little Pizza Dartmouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Morellos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Wheelhouse Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Rolys Fudge Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Edward's Fudge Kitchen Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Smith Street Delicatessen Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| The Singing Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about The Cherub Inn
What is The Cherub Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cherub Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 18 March 2025.
Is The Cherub Inn 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 The Cherub Inn last inspected?
The Cherub Inn was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 The Cherub Inn?
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 The Cherub Inn compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and The Cherub Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The Cherub Inn 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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