Asian Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
Asian Box 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: Asian Box was inspected on 24 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 →
Address: 21 Market Road, Plymouth, PL7 1QW
How this rating has changed
Asian Box was re-inspected on 24 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 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 Asian Box 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% | ← Asian Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 201 | 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 185 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 Asian Box 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 Asian Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Manor Residents Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Daisy Chains Health Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Flo Martial Arts Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| b.kinda Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| DidBeans Coffee Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Devon's Finest Hot Chocolate Bombs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Colebrook Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Colebrook Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about Asian Box
What is Asian Box's food hygiene rating?
Asian Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 24 August 2026.
Is Asian Box 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 Asian Box last inspected?
Asian Box was last inspected on 24 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 Asian Box?
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 Asian Box compare to other places in Plymouth City?
77% of the 1,617 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Asian Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Asian Box 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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