The London Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The London Inn 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 13 March 2025, 15 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: London Inn, 8 Church Road, Plympton, PL7 1NH
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The London Inn 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% | ← The London Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The London Inn 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 London Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATERed at Longcause School School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Plympton St Maurice Primary School School/college/university | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| DidBeans Coffee St Maurice Other catering premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Brook Stores Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| CATERed Limited at The Rise Catering Unit Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Amberley Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| b.kinda Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The London Inn
What is The London Inn's food hygiene rating?
The London Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 13 March 2025.
Is The London Inn 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 The London Inn last inspected?
The London Inn was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 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 The London Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The London Inn 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 The London Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The London Inn 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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The London Inn is one of 18 rated food businesses in Plympton. See every hygiene rating in Plympton →
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