Wilphys Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Wilphys Sandwich Bar holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 3 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: 5 Beechwood Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 6PN
How it compares in Plymouth City
A 0 is rare: only 11 of 1,630 rated places in Plymouth City score this low, about one in 148. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Wilphys Sandwich Bar |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Wilphys Sandwich Bar the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wilphys Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent Residential Home Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Asian Box Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| BulletProof Brewing Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Babbage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
Questions about Wilphys Sandwich Bar
What is Wilphys Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Wilphys Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Plymouth City Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Wilphys Sandwich Bar safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Wilphys Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Wilphys Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 3 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 Wilphys Sandwich Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wilphys Sandwich Bar 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 Wilphys Sandwich Bar holds a 0. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Wilphys Sandwich Bar 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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A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Plymouth City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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