Real Ideas Café food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Plymouth City
Real Ideas Café holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 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: Market Hall, 86 Duke Street, Plymouth, PL1 4PS
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Real Ideas Café 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% | ← Real Ideas Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Real Ideas Café 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 Real Ideas Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Henley South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Southyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cafe Roma Mount Wise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles 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 |
| Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Newport St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Real Ideas Café
What is Real Ideas Café's food hygiene rating?
Real Ideas Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 9 February 2022.
Is Real Ideas Café 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Real Ideas Café last inspected?
Real Ideas Café was last inspected on 9 February 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 Real Ideas Café?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Real Ideas Café 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 Real Ideas Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Real Ideas Café 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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