Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Hams
Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe 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 26 September 2024, 21 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: Sparkwell Parish Community Hall, Sparkwell, PL7 5DD
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe 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% | ← Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe 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 Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carved Angel Distributors/Transporters | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Little Orchard Montessori Chaddlewood Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Pit Stop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Chaddlewood sports and social club Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| The Chaddlewood Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Chaddlewood Farm Community Association Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe
What is Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe 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 Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe last inspected?
Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Sparkwell Parish Hall and Playground Trust Community Cafe 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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