Drakes Drum food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
Drakes Drum holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 12 April 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: Drakes Drum, 19 Radford Park Road, Plymouth, PL9 9DN
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Drakes Drum sits behind roughly 1,270 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ← Drakes Drum | |
| 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 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 Drakes Drum 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 Drakes Drum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Blitz Coffee Shop and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Barbican Bao Mobile caterer | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Bambinos Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Broadlands Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| C K Snax Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Drakes Drum
What is Drakes Drum's food hygiene rating?
Drakes Drum has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 12 April 2024.
Is Drakes Drum 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Drakes Drum last inspected?
Drakes Drum was last inspected on 12 April 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 Drakes Drum?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Drakes Drum compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while Drakes Drum holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Drakes Drum 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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