Surface Coffee Roasters food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Hams
Surface Coffee Roasters holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 August 2025, 11 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: Unit 5, Woodpecker Business Park, South Brent, TQ10 9FR
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Surface Coffee Roasters 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% | ← Surface Coffee Roasters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Surface Coffee Roasters 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 Surface Coffee Roasters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palstone Tuesday Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Continental Crumbs Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Packhorse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Dartmoor Lodge No.4604 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| South Brent Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| South Brent Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Windward House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| South Brent Community Fridge Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
Questions about Surface Coffee Roasters
What is Surface Coffee Roasters's food hygiene rating?
Surface Coffee Roasters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Surface Coffee Roasters 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Surface Coffee Roasters last inspected?
Surface Coffee Roasters was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 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 Surface Coffee Roasters?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Surface Coffee Roasters compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Surface Coffee Roasters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Surface Coffee Roasters 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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