Four Elements Catering food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Plymouth City
Four Elements Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 April 2026, 3 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: 17 South Milton Street, Plymouth, PL4 0QE
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Four Elements Catering 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% | ← Four Elements Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Four Elements Catering 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 Four Elements Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bites to Go Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bonnie's Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aladdin's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Affordable foods Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Battlezone Parties Plymouth Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| A K Ices t/a Super Whippy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| C K Snax Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Four Elements Catering
What is Four Elements Catering's food hygiene rating?
Four Elements Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Four Elements Catering 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Four Elements Catering last inspected?
Four Elements Catering was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 Four Elements Catering?
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 Four Elements Catering 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 Four Elements Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Four Elements Catering 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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