Alpha Care SW Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Plymouth City
Alpha Care SW Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 30 September 2019, more than 6 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: 158-160 Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1QY
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Alpha Care SW Ltd sits behind roughly 1,270 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ← Alpha Care SW Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Alpha Care SW Ltd 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 Alpha Care SW Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2015 |
| Butterfly Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| ARR Fine Foods Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| CaterEd at Victoria Road Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| CATERed at St Budeaux Foundation School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2019 |
| CATERed at Plaistow Hill School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| CATERed at St Pauls RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2019 |
| Brunel View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Alpha Care SW Ltd
What is Alpha Care SW Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Alpha Care SW Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 30 September 2019.
Is Alpha Care SW Ltd 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alpha Care SW Ltd last inspected?
Alpha Care SW Ltd was last inspected on 30 September 2019, more than 6 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 Alpha Care SW Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alpha Care SW Ltd compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while Alpha Care SW Ltd holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Alpha Care SW Ltd 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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