The Drake Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Plymouth City
The Drake Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 2 Windsor Villas, Lockyer Street, Plymouth, PL1 2QD
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Drake Hotel 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 Drake Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Drake Hotel 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 Drake Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Roma The Hoe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Cafe Roma Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
| All Nations Ministries Other catering premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Barbican Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Alfu International Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Alfu Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Barbican Kitchen Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Asian Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about The Drake Hotel
What is The Drake Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Drake Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 1 April 2026.
Is The Drake Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Drake Hotel last inspected?
The Drake Hotel was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 months 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 Drake Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Drake Hotel 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 Drake Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Drake Hotel 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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