Snack Shack (PE11 LVS) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Plymouth City
Snack Shack (PE11 LVS) 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, 3 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 (PE11 LVS) among the 1,278 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 | 1,278 | 78% | ← Snack Shack (PE11 LVS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Snack Shack (PE11 LVS) 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 (PE11 LVS), 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 (PE11 LVS)
What is Snack Shack (PE11 LVS)'s food hygiene rating?
Snack Shack (PE11 LVS) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Snack Shack (PE11 LVS) 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 (PE11 LVS) last inspected?
Snack Shack (PE11 LVS) was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 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 (PE11 LVS)?
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 (PE11 LVS) compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,634 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Snack Shack (PE11 LVS) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Snack Shack (PE11 LVS) 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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