Sands School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Teignbridge
Sands School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2025, 15 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: 48 East Street Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon, TQ13 7AX
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Sands School 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% | ← Sands School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sands School 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 Sands School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Court Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| It's A Beautiful Thing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Greedy Bird Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Will's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Yau's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Dartmoor Butchers Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Fish Deli Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Tidballs Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
Questions about Sands School
What is Sands School's food hygiene rating?
Sands School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Sands School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sands School last inspected?
Sands School was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 15 months 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 Sands School?
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 Sands School compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Sands School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Sands School 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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