Abbeyfield House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Hams
Abbeyfield House 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: Saffron Park, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1RL
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Abbeyfield House among the 774 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 | 774 | 91% | ← Abbeyfield House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ranchera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Dodbrooke Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Balke's Pantry Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Regal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| King of Prussia Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| South Hams Christian Fellowship Other catering premises | 279 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| A Farm Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Lloyd Maunder Ltd Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Abbeyfield House
What is Abbeyfield House's food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Abbeyfield House 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 House last inspected?
Abbeyfield House was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Abbeyfield House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbeyfield House compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Abbeyfield House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Abbeyfield House 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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