Totnes Cinema food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Hams
Totnes Cinema holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 27A High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5NP
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Totnes Cinema 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% | ← Totnes Cinema | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Totnes Cinema 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 Totnes Cinema, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totnes Wine Company Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Greenlife Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Brioche Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Seeds Totnes Other catering premises | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Green Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2024 |
| Ben's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Circa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Rumour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Totnes Cinema
What is Totnes Cinema's food hygiene rating?
Totnes Cinema has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Totnes Cinema 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Totnes Cinema last inspected?
Totnes Cinema was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Totnes Cinema?
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 Totnes Cinema compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Totnes Cinema is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Totnes Cinema 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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