Southway Community Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Plymouth City
Southway Community Cafe 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 22 July 2025, 11 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: Southway Youth Centre, Hendwell Close, Plymouth, PL6 6TB
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Southway Community Cafe 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% | ← Southway Community Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Southway Community Cafe 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 Southway Community Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| CATERed at Beechwood Primary School School/college/university | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Dunnets Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Durnford Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Derriford Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| CATERed at Oakwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
| Derriford United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about Southway Community Cafe
What is Southway Community Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Southway Community Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Southway Community Cafe 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 Southway Community Cafe last inspected?
Southway Community Cafe was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Southway Community Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southway Community Cafe 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 Southway Community Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Southway Community Cafe 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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