Seeds Totnes

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-03-26

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
20

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Seeds Totnes is a other catering premises located at 35 High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5NP, in the South Hams local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Hams oversees 1,086 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Hams is 4.8 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Other catering premises
Address
35 High Street, Totnes
Postcode
TQ9 5NP
Local Authority
South Hams
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1435258

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Seeds Totnes?

Seeds Totnes has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by South Hams.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a other catering premises?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Seeds Totnes last inspected?

Seeds Totnes was last inspected on 2025-03-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Seeds Totnes improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Seeds Totnes located?

Seeds Totnes is located at 35 High Street, Totnes , TQ9 5NP, in the South Hams local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TQ9 postcode area.