Riverside Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
Riverside Cafe 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 7 March 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
98% of rated food businesses in South Hams score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Hams ratings →
Address: Riverside Cafe, Steamer Quay Road, Totnes, TQ9 5AL
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Riverside Cafe among the 783 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 | 783 | 91% | ← Riverside Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 237 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 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 Riverside Cafe 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 Riverside Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Steam Packet Inn, Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Dartmouth inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| Four Seasons Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Tempt Other catering premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Welly's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Food for Thought Takeaway/sandwich shop | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Albert Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bruto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Riverside Cafe
What is Riverside Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Riverside Cafe 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 Riverside Cafe last inspected?
Riverside Cafe was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 18 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 Riverside Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverside Cafe compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 863 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Riverside Cafe 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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