Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Gloucestershire
Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Abbeyfield House, Melbourne Drive, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6LB
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. among the 1,401 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,401 | 84% | ← Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 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 Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. 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 Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mmc Leisure Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Coffee Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Archie's Toastie Shop Limited Mobile caterer | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Amigos Cocina Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Spotlight Sodbury Limited Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| First Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Hobbs House Bakery & Cookery School Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc.
What is Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc.'s food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 5 March 2024.
Is Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. last inspected?
Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. was last inspected on 5 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc.?
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 Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. 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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Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. is one of 56 rated food businesses in Chipping Sodbury. See every hygiene rating in Chipping Sodbury →
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