The Singing Kettle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
The Singing Kettle 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
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: 6 Smith Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QR
How it compares in South Hams
That puts The Singing Kettle 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% | ← The Singing Kettle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Singing Kettle 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 Singing Kettle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Street Delicatessen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Seven Stars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Yarn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Morellos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Wheelhouse Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Little Pizza Dartmouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cherub Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Mad Hatters Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Singing Kettle
What is The Singing Kettle's food hygiene rating?
The Singing Kettle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 11 December 2025.
Is The Singing Kettle 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 The Singing Kettle last inspected?
The Singing Kettle was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Singing Kettle?
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 The Singing Kettle 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 Singing Kettle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The Singing Kettle 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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