Central Convenience Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Central Convenience Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Central Convenience Stores was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5-7 Congreve Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 3HG
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Central Convenience Stores 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% | ← Central Convenience Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Central Convenience Stores 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 Central Convenience Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Done Right Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Burger All Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| ABM Catering at Manadon Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Baba's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Babas 40 Dishes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Anatolian Turkish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Central Convenience Stores
What is Central Convenience Stores's food hygiene rating?
Central Convenience Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Central Convenience Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Convenience Stores last inspected?
Central Convenience Stores was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Central Convenience Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Convenience Stores 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 Central Convenience Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Central Convenience Stores 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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