Deer Park Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Deer Park Stores Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2019, more than 7 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: 86 Deer Park Drive, Plymouth, PL3 6SR
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Deer Park Stores Ltd 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% | ← Deer Park Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Deer Park Stores Ltd 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 Deer Park Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd at Austin Farm Academy Primary School School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bright Sparks Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bambinos at Frogmore Montessori Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| B and M Retail Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Achievers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| ABM Catering at Leigham Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| ABM Catering at Eggbuckland Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Coypool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
Questions about Deer Park Stores Ltd
What is Deer Park Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Deer Park Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 5 March 2019.
Is Deer Park Stores Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Deer Park Stores Ltd last inspected?
Deer Park Stores Ltd was last inspected on 5 March 2019, more than 7 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 Deer Park Stores Ltd?
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 Deer Park Stores Ltd 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 Deer Park Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Deer Park Stores Ltd 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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