Cod Father food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Hams
Cod Father holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: 6-8 Duke Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1HU
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Cod Father 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% | ← Cod Father | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cod Father 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 Cod Father, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pickle (Kingsbridge) Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Codfather Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Kingsbridge Grocers LTD Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Pizza Time 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| A Farm Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Paper Bird Island Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| King of Prussia Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Café Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Cod Father
What is Cod Father's food hygiene rating?
Cod Father has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Cod Father 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cod Father last inspected?
Cod Father was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 Cod Father?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cod Father compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Cod Father is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Cod Father 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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