St Stephens Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Plymouth City
St Stephens Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 St Stephens Place, Plymouth, PL7 2ZN
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts St Stephens Bakery 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% | ← St Stephens Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Stephens Bakery 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 St Stephens Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| b.kinda Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| DidBeans Coffee Ltd Other catering premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| A Farm Pizza Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Fruity Roots Ltd Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Healthy Pulses Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Amberley Residential Home Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Daisy Chains Health Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| CATERed Limited at The Rise Catering Unit Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about St Stephens Bakery
What is St Stephens Bakery's food hygiene rating?
St Stephens Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 20 May 2024.
Is St Stephens Bakery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Stephens Bakery last inspected?
St Stephens Bakery was last inspected on 20 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 St Stephens Bakery?
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 St Stephens Bakery 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 St Stephens Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects St Stephens Bakery 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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