Surfing Cow on the Beach
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Surfing Cow on the Beach is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Car Park, East Portlemouth, TQ8 8PU, in the South Hams local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). 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. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Car Park, East Portlemouth
- Postcode
- TQ8 8PU
- Local Authority
- South Hams
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1850189
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Surfing Cow on the Beach?
Surfing Cow on the Beach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Hams.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Surfing Cow on the Beach last inspected?
Surfing Cow on the Beach was last inspected on 2025-06-13. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Surfing Cow on the Beach located?
Surfing Cow on the Beach is located at Car Park, East Portlemouth , TQ8 8PU, in the South Hams local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TQ8 postcode area.