The Mess Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
The Mess Room 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
The rating dates from 18 August 2023, more than 2 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: Plymouth Yacht Haven, Breakwater Road, Plymouth, PL9 7HJ
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts The Mess Room 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 Mess Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mess Room 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 Mess Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| C K Snax Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bites to Go Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Affordable foods Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Battlezone Parties Plymouth Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| A K Ices t/a Super Whippy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Boringdon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about The Mess Room
What is The Mess Room's food hygiene rating?
The Mess Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 18 August 2023.
Is The Mess Room 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 The Mess Room last inspected?
The Mess Room was last inspected on 18 August 2023, more than 2 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 The Mess Room?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mess Room 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 Mess Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects The Mess Room 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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