Abbeyfield House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-21

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Abbeyfield House is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Saffron Park, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1RL, in the South Hams local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Hams oversees 1,086 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Hams is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Saffron Park, Kingsbridge
Postcode
TQ7 1RL
Local Authority
South Hams
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1429329

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Abbeyfield House?

Abbeyfield House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Hams.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Abbeyfield House last inspected?

Abbeyfield House was last inspected on 2025-05-21. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Abbeyfield House located?

Abbeyfield House is located at Saffron Park, Kingsbridge , TQ7 1RL, in the South Hams local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TQ7 postcode area.