The Queens Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The Queens Arms 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 26 October 2024, 20 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: Queens Arms, Seven Stars Lane, Plymouth, PL5 4NN
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Queens Arms among the 1,270 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← The Queens Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Queens Arms 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 Queens Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cann House Care Home Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| CATERed at Brook Green Centre for Learning School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Cheery Buys Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Compass at Woodview Learning Community School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| CATERed at Mill Ford School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| 31st Ernesettle Scouts Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| CATERed at Beechwood Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
Questions about The Queens Arms
What is The Queens Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 26 October 2024.
Is The Queens Arms 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 Queens Arms last inspected?
The Queens Arms was last inspected on 26 October 2024, 20 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 Queens Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Queens Arms compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and The Queens Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Queens Arms 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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