The Great Grubb food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Hams
The Great Grubb 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 23 March 2025, 15 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: Lower Broomborough, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5LX
How it compares in South Hams
That puts The Great Grubb 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 Great Grubb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Great Grubb 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 Great Grubb, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Earth.Food.Love.Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2024 |
| Luna's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2026 |
| Cafe Mumbai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Good Food House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2025 |
| Joejoes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Tamarind Tree Totnes LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Radeks Chocolate Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Great Grubb
What is The Great Grubb's food hygiene rating?
The Great Grubb has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 23 March 2025.
Is The Great Grubb 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 The Great Grubb last inspected?
The Great Grubb was last inspected on 23 March 2025, 15 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 Great Grubb?
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 Great Grubb 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 Great Grubb is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The Great Grubb 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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