Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Plymouth City
Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 18 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: 12-13 Madeira Road, Plymouth, PL1 2NX
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House 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% | ← Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House | |
| 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 Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House 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 Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfresco! Mobile caterer | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Armado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Barbican Botanics Gin Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Barbican Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Barbican Kitchen Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bonne Sante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Cafe Roma Madeira Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House
What is Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House's food hygiene rating?
Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House last inspected?
Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House was last inspected on 18 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 Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House?
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 Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House 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 Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Pheonix Wharf at Pier Master's House 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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