Cut the mustard food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Hams
Cut the mustard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Old Clay Factory, Redlake Trading Estate, Bittaford, PL21 0EZ
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Cut the mustard 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% | ← Cut the mustard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cut the mustard 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 Cut the mustard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Deborah Blackburn Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Aspens School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Douro Court Cafe Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Brackenhill Glamping Ltd. Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Root and Rise Living Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Trehill Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 July 2025 |
| Taste of Bengal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Cut the mustard
What is Cut the mustard's food hygiene rating?
Cut the mustard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Cut the mustard 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cut the mustard last inspected?
Cut the mustard was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 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 Cut the mustard?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cut the mustard compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Cut the mustard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Cut the mustard 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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