Turtle Bay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
Turtle Bay 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 March 2026, 3 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: 5 St Andrews Cross, Plymouth, PL1 1AB
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Turtle Bay 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% | ← Turtle Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Turtle Bay 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 Turtle Bay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| B and M Retail Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| All Nations Ministries Other catering premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Asian Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Barbican Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Turtle Bay
What is Turtle Bay's food hygiene rating?
Turtle Bay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Turtle Bay 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 Turtle Bay last inspected?
Turtle Bay was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 months 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 Turtle Bay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Turtle Bay 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 Turtle Bay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Turtle Bay 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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