Ad Hoc Catering food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Plymouth City
Ad Hoc Catering holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: 3 Fish Quay, Plymouth, PL4 0LH
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Ad Hoc Catering sits behind roughly 1,278 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,278 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 12% | ← Ad Hoc Catering | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Ad Hoc Catering 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 Ad Hoc Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfresco! Mobile caterer | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Armado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Barbican Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Barbican Botanics Gin Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Bonne Sante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bretonside Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Barbican Kitchen Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Ad Hoc Catering
What is Ad Hoc Catering's food hygiene rating?
Ad Hoc Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Ad Hoc Catering safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ad Hoc Catering last inspected?
Ad Hoc Catering was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 Ad Hoc Catering?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ad Hoc Catering compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,634 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while Ad Hoc Catering holds a 4. 195 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Ad Hoc Catering 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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