Refuel food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Hams
Refuel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: Snack Van, Central Avenue, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, PL21 9PE
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Refuel sits behind roughly 774 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 774 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ← Refuel | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Refuel 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 Refuel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gool Food Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| S&J Fisheries Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aramark @Princess Yachts 8-11 Central Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Rowes Cornish Bakers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Tesco Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Tesco Lee Mill Extra Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Yo! To Go! Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Plymouth Community Healthcare CIC Caring Premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Refuel
What is Refuel's food hygiene rating?
Refuel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Refuel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Refuel last inspected?
Refuel was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Refuel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Refuel compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while Refuel holds a 4. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Refuel 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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