Food Court (Inhouse catering department) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
Food Court (Inhouse catering department) 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
The rating dates from 9 October 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: Kings Road, Devonport, PL1 5QG
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Food Court (Inhouse catering department) 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% | ← Food Court (Inhouse catering department) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Food Court (Inhouse catering department) 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 Food Court (Inhouse catering department), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Amigos Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Newport St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Cafe Indiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Balmain Care Homes Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Aryana's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Babcock Henley South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
Questions about Food Court (Inhouse catering department)
What is Food Court (Inhouse catering department)'s food hygiene rating?
Food Court (Inhouse catering department) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Food Court (Inhouse catering department) 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 Food Court (Inhouse catering department) last inspected?
Food Court (Inhouse catering department) was last inspected on 9 October 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 Food Court (Inhouse catering department)?
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 Food Court (Inhouse catering department) 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 Food Court (Inhouse catering department) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Food Court (Inhouse catering department) 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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