The Artillery Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The Artillery Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: 6 Pound Street, Plymouth, PL1 3RH
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Artillery Arms 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% | ← The Artillery Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Artillery Arms 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 Artillery Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffet City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Artillery Tower Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2019 |
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Newport St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| African Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Caraneal Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| A Taskinha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Artillery Arms
What is The Artillery Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Artillery Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 29 July 2025.
Is The Artillery Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Artillery Arms last inspected?
The Artillery Arms was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 The Artillery Arms?
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 Artillery Arms 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 The Artillery Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Artillery Arms 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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