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Snack Shack (PE61 OES) food hygiene rating

Mobile caterer · Plymouth City

Snack Shack (PE61 OES) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 2 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: Unit 12 Wolseley Business Park, Wolseley Close, PL2 3BY

How it compares in Plymouth City

That puts Snack Shack (PE61 OES) 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.

Every rated food business in Plymouth City
5 out of 5 1,270 78% ← Snack Shack (PE61 OES)
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

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 Snack Shack (PE61 OES) 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 Snack Shack (PE61 OES), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Bridport Operator Ltd Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 20 December 2023
Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 14 May 2025
Balmain Care Homes Caring Premises 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 6 May 2025
Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 20 November 2024
Best One Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 10 January 2020
Black Dog Honey Bees Ltd Manufacturers/packers 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 20 May 2026
Avondale Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 27 June 2016
Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 20 February 2026

Questions about Snack Shack (PE61 OES)

What is Snack Shack (PE61 OES)'s food hygiene rating?

Snack Shack (PE61 OES) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 14 April 2026.

Is Snack Shack (PE61 OES) 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Snack Shack (PE61 OES) last inspected?

Snack Shack (PE61 OES) was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 Snack Shack (PE61 OES)?

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 Snack Shack (PE61 OES) 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 Snack Shack (PE61 OES) is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Plymouth City Council inspects Snack Shack (PE61 OES) 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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