The Plimsoll Line food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redcar and Cleveland
The Plimsoll Line holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 138-142 High Street, Redcar, TS10 3DH
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts The Plimsoll Line among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← The Plimsoll Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 The Plimsoll Line 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 The Plimsoll Line, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Armandos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Big Booze Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Crown and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Geminis Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Funky Monkey Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Anisa's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cacau Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about The Plimsoll Line
What is The Plimsoll Line's food hygiene rating?
The Plimsoll Line has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 30 August 2024.
Is The Plimsoll Line 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plimsoll Line last inspected?
The Plimsoll Line was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plimsoll Line?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plimsoll Line compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and The Plimsoll Line is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects The Plimsoll Line 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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