Theatre Royal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
Theatre Royal holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: Theatre Royal, Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Theatre Royal 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% | ← Theatre Royal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Theatre Royal 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 Theatre Royal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfu Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Alfu International Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Cafe Roma Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| At Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bake It Easy Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Asian Supermarket Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| A G Nova Ltd Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
Questions about Theatre Royal
What is Theatre Royal's food hygiene rating?
Theatre Royal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Theatre Royal 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Theatre Royal last inspected?
Theatre Royal was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Theatre Royal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Theatre Royal 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 Theatre Royal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Theatre Royal 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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