The Golden Hind food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The Golden Hind 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 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 260 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5RJ
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Golden Hind 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 Golden Hind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Golden Hind 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 Golden Hind, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering at Manadon Vale Primary School School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| ABM Catering at Widey Court Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Anatolian Turkish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Baba's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Babas 40 Dishes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| ABM Catering at Eggbuckland Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Alexandra House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Hind
What is The Golden Hind's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Hind has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 19 November 2024.
Is The Golden Hind 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 The Golden Hind last inspected?
The Golden Hind was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Golden Hind?
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 The Golden Hind 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 Golden Hind is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Golden Hind 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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