The Albemarle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The Albemarle holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Albemarle was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Albemarle, Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL5 4DA
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Albemarle sits behind roughly 1,468 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ← The Albemarle | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Albemarle 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 The Albemarle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATERed at Brook Green Centre for Learning School/college/university | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Cheery Buys Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| CATERed at Knowle Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| CATERed at Shakespeare Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Cann House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| CATERed at Mill Ford School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| CATERed at Ernesettle Community School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 31st Ernesettle Scouts Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Albemarle
What is The Albemarle's food hygiene rating?
The Albemarle has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Plymouth City Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Albemarle safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Albemarle last inspected?
The Albemarle was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 The Albemarle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Albemarle 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 The Albemarle holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Albemarle 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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