Mrs Softee P688 LVV food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Mrs Softee P688 LVV holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 June 2023, more than 3 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.
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Mrs Softee P688 LVV sits behind roughly 1,473 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,278 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ← Mrs Softee P688 LVV | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mrs Softee P688 LVV 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.
Questions about Mrs Softee P688 LVV
What is Mrs Softee P688 LVV's food hygiene rating?
Mrs Softee P688 LVV has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Plymouth City Council on 7 June 2023.
Is Mrs Softee P688 LVV safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mrs Softee P688 LVV last inspected?
Mrs Softee P688 LVV was last inspected on 7 June 2023, more than 3 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 Mrs Softee P688 LVV?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mrs Softee P688 LVV compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,634 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while Mrs Softee P688 LVV holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Mrs Softee P688 LVV 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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