Balmain Care Homes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Plymouth City
Balmain Care Homes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: 1-4 Keppel Terrace, Keppel Street, Plymouth, PL2 1BT
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Balmain Care Homes 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% | ← Balmain Care Homes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Balmain Care Homes 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 Balmain Care Homes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cafe Indiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Albert Road Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Bag a Baguette Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Avondale Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2016 |
| Bridport Operator Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Amigos Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Balmain Care Homes
What is Balmain Care Homes's food hygiene rating?
Balmain Care Homes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Balmain Care Homes 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balmain Care Homes last inspected?
Balmain Care Homes was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Balmain Care Homes?
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 Balmain Care Homes 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 Balmain Care Homes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Balmain Care Homes 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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