Alfu Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
Alfu Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: 79 New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RJ
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Alfu Cafe 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% | ← Alfu Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Alfu 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 Alfu Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfu International Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Asian Supermarket Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| At Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bake It Easy Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| A G Nova Ltd Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Ag Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| B and M Retail Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Alfu Cafe
What is Alfu Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Alfu Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Alfu 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alfu Cafe last inspected?
Alfu Cafe was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Alfu Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alfu Cafe 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 Alfu Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Alfu 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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