Affordable foods food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Plymouth City
Affordable foods 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 21 June 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 100-101 Faraday Mill Business Park, Cattewater Road, Plymouth, PL4 0ST
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Affordable foods among the 1,278 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 | 1,278 | 78% | ← Affordable foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 143 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 Very 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 Affordable foods 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 Affordable foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlezone Parties Plymouth Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| Bites to Go Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Aladdin's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| C K Snax Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bonnie's Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| A K Ices t/a Super Whippy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Affordable foods
What is Affordable foods's food hygiene rating?
Affordable foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 21 June 2023.
Is Affordable foods 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 Affordable foods last inspected?
Affordable foods was last inspected on 21 June 2023, more than 3 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 Affordable foods?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Affordable foods compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,634 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Affordable foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Affordable foods 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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