The Meadow Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
The Meadow Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 August 2023, 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: Central Park, Mayflower Drive, Plymouth, PL3 4QL
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Meadow Cafe sits behind roughly 1,278 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,278 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 194 | 12% | ← The Meadow Cafe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 98 | 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 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 The Meadow Cafe 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 Meadow Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger All Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| ABM Catering at Manadon Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bridport Operator Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Asian Box Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about The Meadow Cafe
What is The Meadow Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Meadow Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 22 August 2023.
Is The Meadow Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Meadow Cafe last inspected?
The Meadow Cafe was last inspected on 22 August 2023, 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 Meadow Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Meadow Cafe 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 The Meadow Cafe holds a 4. 194 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Meadow Cafe 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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