The Mildmay Colours food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
The Mildmay Colours holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: Mildmay Colours Inn, Fore Street, Holbeton, PL8 1NA
How it compares in South Hams
That puts The Mildmay Colours 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 Mildmay Colours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mildmay Colours 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 Mildmay Colours, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeton Village Stores Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Hattiers Rum Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Schoolhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Surfing Cow Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Plantation House Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Ming Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| The Crooked Spire Pub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about The Mildmay Colours
What is The Mildmay Colours's food hygiene rating?
The Mildmay Colours has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 30 January 2026.
Is The Mildmay Colours 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mildmay Colours last inspected?
The Mildmay Colours was last inspected on 30 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 The Mildmay Colours?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mildmay Colours 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 Mildmay Colours is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The Mildmay Colours 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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