Sappho's Plymouth food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
Sappho's Plymouth 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: Sappho's Plymouth was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 55-57 Bretonside, Plymouth, PL4 0BD
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Sappho's Plymouth 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% | ← Sappho's Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sappho's Plymouth 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 Sappho's Plymouth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Kiss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Bretonside Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bread and Roses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
Questions about Sappho's Plymouth
What is Sappho's Plymouth's food hygiene rating?
Sappho's Plymouth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Sappho's Plymouth 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 Sappho's Plymouth last inspected?
Sappho's Plymouth was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 Sappho's Plymouth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sappho's Plymouth 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 Sappho's Plymouth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Sappho's Plymouth 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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