The Bottling Plant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
The Bottling Plant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 July 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: 5 Southside Street, Barbican, PL1 3LA
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Bottling Plant 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 Bottling Plant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bottling Plant 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 Bottling Plant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| African Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| A Taskinha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Aryana's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| At Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bake It Easy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Buffet City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about The Bottling Plant
What is The Bottling Plant's food hygiene rating?
The Bottling Plant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 27 July 2023.
Is The Bottling Plant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bottling Plant last inspected?
The Bottling Plant was last inspected on 27 July 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 Bottling Plant?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bottling Plant 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 Bottling Plant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Bottling Plant 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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