Field Studies Council food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Hams
Field Studies Council holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: Slapton Ley Field Centre, Sands Road, Slapton, TQ7 2QP
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Field Studies Council 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% | ← Field Studies Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Field Studies Council 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 Field Studies Council, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slapton Village Community Shop Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Start Bay Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Stokeley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Durrants Butchers Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2025 |
| The South Hams Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Hyne Town House Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Sticky Fingers Catering Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Sherford Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Field Studies Council
What is Field Studies Council's food hygiene rating?
Field Studies Council has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Field Studies Council 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Field Studies Council last inspected?
Field Studies Council was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Field Studies Council?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Field Studies Council compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Field Studies Council is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Field Studies Council 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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