The Mad Merchant Coffee House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
The Mad Merchant Coffee House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Mad Merchant Coffee House was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 37 New Street, Plymouth, PL1 2NA
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Mad Merchant Coffee House among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← The Mad Merchant Coffee House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 The Mad Merchant Coffee House 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 The Mad Merchant Coffee House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Botanics Gin Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Armado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Barbican Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Alfresco! Mobile caterer | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Bonne Sante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Barbican Kitchen Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Cafe Roma Madeira Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about The Mad Merchant Coffee House
What is The Mad Merchant Coffee House's food hygiene rating?
The Mad Merchant Coffee House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Mad Merchant Coffee House 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mad Merchant Coffee House last inspected?
The Mad Merchant Coffee House was last inspected on 12 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mad Merchant Coffee House?
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 The Mad Merchant Coffee House compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and The Mad Merchant Coffee House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Mad Merchant Coffee House 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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