Food hygiene ratings in Plymouth City
Plymouth City inspects and rates 1,802 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,616 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 186 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Plymouth City
Standards here are good: 77% of rated businesses in Plymouth City hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 60 businesses, 4% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 77% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 12% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 108 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
Towns in Plymouth City
Food hygiene ratings for each town Plymouth City inspects.
- City Centre 38 places
- Plympton 18 places
- Plymouth Devon 16 places
Recently inspected in Plymouth City
The most recent inspections published by Plymouth City, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle's Cakes and Bakes | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Oh My Kimchi | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| 14Forty Compass | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Age UK | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Ibis Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| The Soapbox Children's Theatre | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Asian Box | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| The Guru | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Francines Fish and Chips Shop | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Southway Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Twists | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Cafe Momus | Other catering premises | 4 - Good | 20 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Plymouth City
The lowest-rated food businesses in Plymouth City are listed below. 11 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 29 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Africa | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 7 August 2026 |
| Bamo Grill House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 August 2026 |
| First Bite | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 31 July 2026 |
| New Continental Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
| Bargain Booze | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Wilphys Sandwich Bar | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 11 March 2026 |
| Royal Western Yacht Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 February 2026 |
| Asia Oriental Stores | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 26 November 2025 |
| Gipsy Moth | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 October 2025 |
| Half Moon | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 4 September 2025 |
| Bucharest Market | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 9 April 2025 |
| Peri Peri Chicken | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 August 2026 |
| New Jade Garden | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 July 2026 |
| Wok n Roll | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| Mayflower Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 May 2026 |
| El-Roi Africa Ltd | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Thornbury Park Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 April 2026 |
| HiDeli | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| Plymouth Halal Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Arribas Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Plymouth City
How many food businesses does Plymouth City rate?
Plymouth City publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,802 businesses, of which 1,616 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Plymouth City?
77% of rated businesses in Plymouth City hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Plymouth City have a bad hygiene rating?
60 food businesses in Plymouth City hold a rating of 2 or below, including 11 rated 0 and 29 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Plymouth City?
Environmental health officers employed by Plymouth City carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Plymouth City
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1 Sweet Moment 5 - Very good
- 123 Jump Ltd 5 - Very good
- 14Forty Compass 5 - Very good
- 31st Ernesettle Scouts 5 - Very good
- 5.5 Desserts 5 - Very good
- 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar 5 - Very good
- A Farm Pizza Awaiting inspection
- A G Nova Ltd 5 - Very good
- A K Ices t/a Super Whippy 5 - Very good
- A Taskinha 5 - Very good
- A Taste of Thailand Barbican 3 - Generally satisfactory
- A&m UK Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- A.M.Corner Shop Ltd 4 - Good
- Abbeyfield Tamar House 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering at Beechwood Primary School Awaiting inspection
- ABM Catering at Eggbuckland Vale Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering at Leigham Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering at Manadon Vale Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering at Oakwood Primary School Awaiting inspection
- ABM Catering at Thornbury County Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering at Weston Mill Primary School Awaiting inspection
- ABM Catering at Widey Court Primary School 5 - Very good
- Ace Snacks 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Achievers Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- ACT Trading Activities Limited Awaiting inspection
- Ad Hoc Catering 4 - Good
- Adrenalin Cafe 5 - Very good
- Affordable foods 5 - Very good
- Affordable Foods 5 - Very good
- African Delight 5 - Very good
- African Grocery Ltd 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Afro Plates 5 - Very good
- Ag Bazaar 5 - Very good
- Age UK 5 - Very good
- Aladdin's Indian Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Albert Road Express 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alexandra House Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Alfresco! 5 - Very good
- Alfu Cafe 5 - Very good
- Alfu International 5 - Very good
- Alice's Wonder Bakes 5 - Very good
- Alina Aluculesei 5 - Very good
- All Nations Ministries 5 - Very good
- Allisons Butchers 5 - Very good
- Allisons Butchers on YOUR Block 5 - Very good
- Almanac Cafe and Jar Zero Waste 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Alpha Care SW Ltd 4 - Good
- Amberley Residential Home 5 - Very good
- Amigos Coffee 5 - Very good
- Anatolian Turkish Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Angel Bakes 5 - Very good
- Angies Corner Cafe 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Annilla Lemon Co Awaiting inspection
- Apollo 4 - Good
- Aramark @ Princess Yachts Coypool 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-27. Browse all UK councils →