Barbican's Grill Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
Barbican's Grill Shack holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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: 54 Notte Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AG
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Barbican's Grill Shack sits behind roughly 1,270 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ← Barbican's Grill Shack | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Barbican's Grill 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 Barbican's Grill Shack, 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 Barbican's Grill Shack
What is Barbican's Grill Shack's food hygiene rating?
Barbican's Grill Shack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Barbican's Grill Shack safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barbican's Grill Shack last inspected?
Barbican's Grill Shack was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Barbican's Grill Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barbican's Grill 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, while Barbican's Grill Shack holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Barbican's Grill 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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