14Forty Compass food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
14Forty Compass holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: 14Forty Compass was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Plymouth City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Plymouth City ratings →
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How this rating has changed
14Forty Compass was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts 14Forty Compass among the 1,248 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,248 | 77% | ← 14Forty Compass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 108 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 186 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 14Forty Compass 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 14Forty Compass, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATERed at Widewell Primary School School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Friary Mill Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Durnford Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Derriford Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Derriford United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
Questions about 14Forty Compass
What is 14Forty Compass's food hygiene rating?
14Forty Compass has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 26 August 2026.
Is 14Forty Compass 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 14Forty Compass last inspected?
14Forty Compass was last inspected on 26 August 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 14Forty Compass?
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 14Forty Compass compare to other places in Plymouth City?
77% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and 14Forty Compass is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects 14Forty Compass 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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