Union Rooms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
Union Rooms 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 9 January 2026, 6 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: 19 Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 2SU
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Union Rooms 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% | ← Union Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Union Rooms 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 Union Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| A Taskinha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Alfu Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Alfu International Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| At Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bake It Easy Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| A G Nova Ltd Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Cafe Roma Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
Questions about Union Rooms
What is Union Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Union Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Union Rooms 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 Union Rooms last inspected?
Union Rooms was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 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 Union Rooms?
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 Union Rooms 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 Union Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Union Rooms 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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