The Salty Sailor food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
The Salty Sailor 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 25 July 2025, 11 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: Salcombe Yacht Club, Cliff Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8JQ
How it compares in South Hams
That puts The Salty Sailor 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% | ← The Salty Sailor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Salty Sailor 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 The Salty Sailor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salcombe Pasty Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 July 2025 |
| Ferry Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| The Salcombe Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| La Petite Peche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Salcombe Harbour Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Dick & Wills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2026 |
| La Creperie De Salcombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2024 |
Questions about The Salty Sailor
What is The Salty Sailor's food hygiene rating?
The Salty Sailor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 25 July 2025.
Is The Salty Sailor 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 The Salty Sailor last inspected?
The Salty Sailor was last inspected on 25 July 2025, 11 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 The Salty Sailor?
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 The Salty Sailor compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and The Salty Sailor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The Salty Sailor 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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