Ben's Plaice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Ben's Plaice 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
This is a fresh result: Ben's Plaice was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Barbican Parade, Barbican Road, East Looe, PL13 1EZ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Ben's Plaice among the 4,460 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Ben's Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 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 Ben's Plaice 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 Ben's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest House Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Ocean Dragon Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Looe Community Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Barbican Bakery Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Looe Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Commonwood Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2016 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2015 |
| The Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Ben's Plaice
What is Ben's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Ben's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Ben's Plaice 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 Ben's Plaice last inspected?
Ben's Plaice was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ben's Plaice?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ben's Plaice compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Ben's Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Ben's Plaice 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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