KIBO food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
KIBO holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 5 February 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: 35 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so KIBO 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% | ← KIBO | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 KIBO 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 KIBO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Box Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Ardent Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bethany House Care home ( Plymouth ) LTD Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Babbage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bread and Roses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
Questions about KIBO
What is KIBO's food hygiene rating?
KIBO has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 5 February 2026.
Is KIBO 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was KIBO last inspected?
KIBO was last inspected on 5 February 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 KIBO?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KIBO 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 KIBO holds a 4. 195 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects KIBO 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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