The Shellfish Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
The Shellfish Deli 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 20 June 2024, more than 2 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: 117-118 Plymouth Market, Market Avenue, Plymouth, PL1 1PS
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Shellfish Deli 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% | ← The Shellfish Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shellfish Deli 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 Shellfish Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bake It Easy Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| A G Nova Ltd Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Ag Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Asian Supermarket Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Alfu Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Alfu International Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about The Shellfish Deli
What is The Shellfish Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Shellfish Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 20 June 2024.
Is The Shellfish Deli 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 The Shellfish Deli last inspected?
The Shellfish Deli was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Shellfish Deli?
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 Shellfish Deli 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 The Shellfish Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Shellfish Deli 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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