Bessmount food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Teignbridge
Bessmount 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 12 May 2023, more than 3 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: 1 Rose Hill Kingskerswell Devon, TQ12 5DP
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Bessmount among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Bessmount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Bessmount 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 Bessmount, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bale's Wellbeing Hub Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Alston Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Bickley Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Bessmount
What is Bessmount's food hygiene rating?
Bessmount has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 12 May 2023.
Is Bessmount 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 Bessmount last inspected?
Bessmount was last inspected on 12 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bessmount?
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 Bessmount compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Bessmount is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Bessmount 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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Understanding this rating
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