Portlands Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
Portlands Cafe 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 13 January 2026, 5 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: University Of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AB
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Portlands Cafe 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% | ← Portlands Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Portlands Cafe 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 Portlands Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babbage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Bread and Roses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
| Ardent Residential Home Caring Premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| B and M Retail Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about Portlands Cafe
What is Portlands Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Portlands Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Portlands Cafe 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 Portlands Cafe last inspected?
Portlands Cafe was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 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 Portlands Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Portlands Cafe 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 Portlands Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Portlands Cafe 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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