Rowan Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Hams
Rowan Grill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 December 2025, 8 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.
This sits in the middle for South Hams, where 1% of rated places score below 3 and 98% score 4 or 5. See all South Hams ratings →
Address: 3 Station Road, South Brent, TQ10 9BE
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Rowan Grill sits behind roughly 845 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 787 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Rowan Grill | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 229 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rowan Grill 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 Rowan Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foggs Delicatessen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| The Village Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Station House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| South Brent Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Big Fish Little Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| South Brent Community Fridge Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| South Brent Old School Centre Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Rowan Grill
What is Rowan Grill's food hygiene rating?
Rowan Grill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Hams Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Rowan Grill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Rowan Grill last inspected?
Rowan Grill was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 8 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 Rowan Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rowan Grill compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 867 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while Rowan Grill holds a 3. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Rowan Grill 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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Rowan Grill is one of 19 rated food businesses in South Brent. See every hygiene rating in South Brent →
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