Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub 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
The rating dates from 29 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: 1 Lockyers Quay, Plymouth, PL4 0DX
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub 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% | ← Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub 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 Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie's Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Alfresco! Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Armado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Barbican Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Barbican Botanics Gin Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Bretonside Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub
What is Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub's food hygiene rating?
Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub 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 Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub last inspected?
Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub was last inspected on 29 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 Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub?
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 Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub 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 Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub 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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