Queen and Constitution food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
Queen and Constitution 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 5 October 2022, more than 3 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: 197 Duke Street, Plymouth, PL1 4EF
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Queen and Constitution among the 1,278 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 | 1,278 | 78% | ← Queen and Constitution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 143 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 Queen and Constitution 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 Queen and Constitution, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Southyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Babcock Henley South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Cafe Roma Mount Wise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Albert Road Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Bag a Baguette Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Newport St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Queen and Constitution
What is Queen and Constitution's food hygiene rating?
Queen and Constitution has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 5 October 2022.
Is Queen and Constitution 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 Queen and Constitution last inspected?
Queen and Constitution was last inspected on 5 October 2022, more than 3 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 Queen and Constitution?
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 Queen and Constitution compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,634 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Queen and Constitution is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Queen and Constitution 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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