Sawan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
Sawan 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 14 March 2025, 16 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: 146 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, PL4 0DF
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Sawan 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% | ← Sawan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sawan 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 Sawan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bretonside Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Cafe Kiss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Bonne Sante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Asian Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bread and Roses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
Questions about Sawan
What is Sawan's food hygiene rating?
Sawan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Sawan 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 Sawan last inspected?
Sawan was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 Sawan?
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 Sawan 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 Sawan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Sawan 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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