The Brass Monkey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The Brass Monkey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Brass Monkey was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 12-14 Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 1DS
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Brass Monkey 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% | ← The Brass Monkey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brass Monkey 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 Brass Monkey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nations Ministries Other catering premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| B and M Retail Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Asian Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Barbican Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Cafe Roma Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
Questions about The Brass Monkey
What is The Brass Monkey's food hygiene rating?
The Brass Monkey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Brass Monkey 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brass Monkey last inspected?
The Brass Monkey was last inspected on 4 June 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 The Brass Monkey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Brass Monkey 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 The Brass Monkey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Brass Monkey 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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