The Complex food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The Complex holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 November 2024, 19 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: 6 Keyham Road, Plymouth, PL2 1QX
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Complex sits behind roughly 1,468 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ← The Complex | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Complex 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 Complex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Road Express Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Bag a Baguette Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Avondale Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2016 |
| Balmain Care Homes Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Babcock Henley South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cafe Indiya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about The Complex
What is The Complex's food hygiene rating?
The Complex has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Plymouth City Council on 18 November 2024.
Is The Complex safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Complex last inspected?
The Complex was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Complex?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Complex 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 The Complex holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Complex 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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