Devon Cove food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Hams
Devon Cove 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 18 November 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: 28A Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1NY
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Devon Cove 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% | ← Devon Cove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Devon Cove 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 Devon Cove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterworths Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Catch of the Day Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Scoops Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Yummy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| The Bake House Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| Lloyd Maunder Ltd Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Oxfam Bookshop Retailers - other | 37 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Devon Cove
What is Devon Cove's food hygiene rating?
Devon Cove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Devon Cove 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 Devon Cove last inspected?
Devon Cove was last inspected on 18 November 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 Devon Cove?
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 Devon Cove compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Devon Cove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Devon Cove 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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