Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Plymouth City
Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation 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 3 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hms Drake, Saltash Road, Keyham, PL2 2DQ
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation 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 Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Black Dog Honey Bees Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Avondale Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2016 |
| Brunel View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bull Point House and Annex Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Balmain Care Homes Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| ARR Fine Foods Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation
What is Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation's food hygiene rating?
Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 3 October 2019.
Is Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation 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 Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation last inspected?
Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation was last inspected on 3 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation?
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 Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Elior at Babcock Sails food preparation 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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