Shimla food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
Shimla holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 71 Delamere Road, Plymouth, PL6 5XF
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Shimla 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% | ← Shimla | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Shimla 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 Shimla, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd at Austin Farm Academy Primary School School/college/university | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bambinos at Frogmore Montessori Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| B and M Retail Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| ABM Catering at Leigham Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| ABM Catering at Eggbuckland Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Achievers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Shimla
What is Shimla's food hygiene rating?
Shimla has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Shimla 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shimla last inspected?
Shimla was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 months 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 Shimla?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shimla 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 Shimla is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Shimla 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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