The Pilgrim Shack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
The Pilgrim Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 77-86 Pannier Market, City Centre, PL1 1PW
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Pilgrim Shack 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 Pilgrim Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pilgrim Shack 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 Pilgrim Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bake It Easy Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| A G Nova Ltd Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Ag Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Asian Supermarket Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Alfu Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Alfu International Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about The Pilgrim Shack
What is The Pilgrim Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Pilgrim Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 11 September 2025.
Is The Pilgrim Shack 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pilgrim Shack last inspected?
The Pilgrim Shack was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 9 months 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 Pilgrim Shack?
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 Pilgrim Shack 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 Pilgrim Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Pilgrim Shack 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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