Favourite Food food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
Favourite Food 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
This is a fresh result: Favourite Food was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 53 Notte Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AG
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Favourite Food 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% | ← Favourite Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Favourite Food 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 Favourite Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Asian Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Barbican Kitchen Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bonne Sante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| All Nations Ministries Other catering premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Barbican Botanics Gin Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Barbican Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Favourite Food
What is Favourite Food's food hygiene rating?
Favourite Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Favourite Food 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 Favourite Food last inspected?
Favourite Food was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Favourite Food?
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 Favourite Food 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 Favourite Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Favourite Food 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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