The King Billy Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The King Billy Inn 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 27 September 2024, 21 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: 6 Duncan Street, Plymouth, PL1 4EP
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The King Billy Inn 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 King Billy Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 King Billy Inn 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 King Billy Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Southyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Babcock Henley South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Cafe Roma Mount Wise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Albert Road Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Bag a Baguette Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Newport St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about The King Billy Inn
What is The King Billy Inn's food hygiene rating?
The King Billy Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The King Billy Inn 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 King Billy Inn last inspected?
The King Billy Inn was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 King Billy Inn?
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 King Billy Inn 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 King Billy Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The King Billy Inn 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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