Rust & Royal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
Rust & Royal 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
The rating dates from 30 September 2019, more than 6 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: 8-9 Quay Road, Plymouth, PL1 2JZ
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Rust & Royal among the 1,278 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 | 1,278 | 78% | ← Rust & Royal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 143 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 Very 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 Rust & Royal 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 Rust & Royal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bonne Sante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Barbican Botanics Gin Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Armado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Barbican Kitchen Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Cafe Roma Madeira Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Alfresco! Mobile caterer | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
Questions about Rust & Royal
What is Rust & Royal's food hygiene rating?
Rust & Royal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 30 September 2019.
Is Rust & Royal 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 Rust & Royal last inspected?
Rust & Royal was last inspected on 30 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. 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 Rust & Royal?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rust & Royal compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,634 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Rust & Royal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Rust & Royal 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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