The Ford Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The Ford Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: Ford Hotel, 155 Alexandra Road, Ford, PL2 1JY
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Ford Inn 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% | ← The Ford Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 194 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 98 | 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 The Ford Inn 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 The Ford Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmain Care Homes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Avondale Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2016 |
| Black Dog Honey Bees Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Albert Road Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Bag a Baguette Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bridport Operator Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
Questions about The Ford Inn
What is The Ford Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ford Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Ford Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ford Inn last inspected?
The Ford Inn was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 The Ford Inn?
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 The Ford Inn 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 The Ford Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Ford Inn 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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