The Crafty Half food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
The Crafty Half 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 23 May 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EU
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Crafty Half 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 Crafty Half | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crafty Half 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 Crafty Half, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent Residential Home Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Babbage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Asian Box Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bread and Roses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Bethany House Care home ( Plymouth ) LTD Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Crafty Half
What is The Crafty Half's food hygiene rating?
The Crafty Half has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 23 May 2019.
Is The Crafty Half 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 Crafty Half last inspected?
The Crafty Half was last inspected on 23 May 2019, more than 7 years 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 Crafty Half?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crafty Half 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 Crafty Half is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Crafty Half 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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