The Masonic Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The Masonic Inn 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 27 January 2022, more than 4 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: 65 Devonport Road, Plymouth, PL3 4DL
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Masonic Inn 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% | ← The Masonic Inn | |
| 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 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 The Masonic Inn 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 Masonic Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmain Care Homes Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bridport Operator Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Amigos Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Albert Road Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Bag a Baguette Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about The Masonic Inn
What is The Masonic Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Masonic Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 27 January 2022.
Is The Masonic Inn 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 The Masonic Inn last inspected?
The Masonic Inn was last inspected on 27 January 2022, more than 4 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 Masonic Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Masonic Inn 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 The Masonic Inn holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Masonic Inn 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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