Mount Batten Boathouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Mount Batten Boathouse 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 27 November 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Eastern Hangar, Shaw Way, Plymouth, PL9 9XH
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Mount Batten Boathouse 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% | ← Mount Batten Boathouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mount Batten Boathouse 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 Mount Batten Boathouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boringdon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| A K Ices t/a Super Whippy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| C K Snax Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bites to Go Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Alfresco! Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Bonnie's Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Mount Batten Boathouse
What is Mount Batten Boathouse's food hygiene rating?
Mount Batten Boathouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 27 November 2015.
Is Mount Batten Boathouse 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 Mount Batten Boathouse last inspected?
Mount Batten Boathouse was last inspected on 27 November 2015, more than 10 years 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 Mount Batten Boathouse?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mount Batten Boathouse 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 Mount Batten Boathouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Mount Batten Boathouse 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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