Paper Bird Island food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
Paper Bird Island 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 3 October 2024, 21 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.
Address: 6 Mill Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1ED
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Paper Bird Island among the 774 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 | 774 | 91% | ← Paper Bird Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 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 Paper Bird Island 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 Paper Bird Island, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| King Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Pizza Planet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Hermitage Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mahabharat Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dream Turkish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Paper Bird Island
What is Paper Bird Island's food hygiene rating?
Paper Bird Island has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Paper Bird Island 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 Paper Bird Island last inspected?
Paper Bird Island was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Paper Bird Island?
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 Paper Bird Island compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Paper Bird Island is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Paper Bird Island 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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