Caldo & Fred food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Hams
Caldo & Fred holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: Batson Creek, The Yard, Island Street, TQ8 8DP
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Caldo & Fred 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% | ← Caldo & Fred | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Caldo & Fred 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 Caldo & Fred, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Rockfish Salcombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Salcombe Distilling Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Yeoward Boatyards Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Devon Rum Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Twisted Marine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| The Little Posh Hamper Co Retailers - other | 132 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crab Shed Salcombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Caldo & Fred
What is Caldo & Fred's food hygiene rating?
Caldo & Fred has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Caldo & Fred 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caldo & Fred last inspected?
Caldo & Fred was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Caldo & Fred?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caldo & Fred compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Caldo & Fred is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Caldo & Fred 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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