The Vine food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Plymouth City
The Vine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: The Reach Centre, Taunton Avenue, Plymouth, PL5 4HW
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Vine 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 Vine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Vine 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 Vine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheery Buys Ltd Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| CATERed at Brook Green Centre for Learning School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Cann House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| 123 Jump Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Affordable Foods Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Christian Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| CATERed at Shakespeare Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| CATERed at Knowle Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about The Vine
What is The Vine's food hygiene rating?
The Vine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Vine 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vine last inspected?
The Vine was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Vine?
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 Vine 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 Vine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Vine 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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