BLOCK Plymouth food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Plymouth City
BLOCK Plymouth holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 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: Melville Building, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3RP
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so BLOCK Plymouth sits behind roughly 1,270 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ← BLOCK Plymouth | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 BLOCK Plymouth 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 BLOCK Plymouth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Artillery Tower Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2019 |
| Buffet City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Newport St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Cafe Roma Mount Wise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Caraneal Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Southyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about BLOCK Plymouth
What is BLOCK Plymouth's food hygiene rating?
BLOCK Plymouth has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 4 October 2024.
Is BLOCK Plymouth safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was BLOCK Plymouth last inspected?
BLOCK Plymouth was last inspected on 4 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 BLOCK Plymouth?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BLOCK Plymouth compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while BLOCK Plymouth holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects BLOCK Plymouth 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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