Douro Court Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Hams
Douro Court Cafe 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: Douro Court, Brook Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0LS
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Douro Court Cafe 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% | ← Douro Court Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Douro Court 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 Douro Court Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Watermark-Ivybridge Town Council Other catering premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Taste of Bengal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Trehill Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 July 2025 |
| Mrs Deborah Blackburn Caring Premises | 334 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Exchange Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
Questions about Douro Court Cafe
What is Douro Court Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Douro Court Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Douro Court 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Douro Court Cafe last inspected?
Douro Court Cafe was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 Douro Court Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Douro Court Cafe compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Douro Court Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Douro Court 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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