Martins Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Martins Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 8 Market Avenue, Plymouth, PL1 1PQ
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Martins Butchers 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% | ← Martins Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Martins Butchers 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 Martins Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bake It Easy Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| A G Nova Ltd Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Ag Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Asian Supermarket Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Alfu Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Alfu International Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Martins Butchers
What is Martins Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Martins Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 21 January 2019.
Is Martins Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Martins Butchers last inspected?
Martins Butchers was last inspected on 21 January 2019, more than 7 years 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 Martins Butchers?
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 Martins Butchers 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 Martins Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Martins Butchers 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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