Royal Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
Royal Chef 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 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 45 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, PL1 4AW
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Royal Chef 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% | ← Royal Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Royal Chef 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 Royal Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Henley South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Southyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Albert Road Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Bag a Baguette Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Cafe Roma Mount Wise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Benbows Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Balmain Care Homes Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Brimbles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Royal Chef
What is Royal Chef's food hygiene rating?
Royal Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 30 August 2024.
Is Royal Chef 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 Royal Chef last inspected?
Royal Chef was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 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 Royal Chef?
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 Royal Chef 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 Royal Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Royal Chef 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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