Ryver House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Plymouth City
Ryver House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: 189 Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1QT
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Ryver House among the 1,278 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 | 1,278 | 78% | ← Ryver House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 194 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 98 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 143 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 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 Ryver House 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 Ryver House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| CATERed at St Budeaux Foundation School School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2019 |
| CATERed at Plaistow Hill School School/college/university | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2015 |
| ARR Fine Foods Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| CaterEd at Victoria Road Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| CATERed at St Pauls RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2019 |
| Brunel View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Ryver House
What is Ryver House's food hygiene rating?
Ryver House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Ryver House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ryver House last inspected?
Ryver House was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Ryver House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ryver House compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,634 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Ryver House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Ryver House 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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