Sandhurst Residential Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torridge
Sandhurst Residential Care Home 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 9 October 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: 49 - 51 Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AQ
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Sandhurst Residential Care Home among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Sandhurst Residential Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 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 Sandhurst Residential Care Home 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 Sandhurst Residential Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Support Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2016 |
| Highwood Care Home Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| First In Last Out Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bideford College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Jack In The Box Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Holroyd Howe Kingsley School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Kingsley Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Mammoth Food Productions Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about Sandhurst Residential Care Home
What is Sandhurst Residential Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Sandhurst Residential Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Sandhurst Residential Care Home 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 Sandhurst Residential Care Home last inspected?
Sandhurst Residential Care Home was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandhurst Residential Care Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandhurst Residential Care Home compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Sandhurst Residential Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Sandhurst Residential Care Home 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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