Cafe 89 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
Cafe 89 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 15 June 2023, more than 3 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: Units 29-34 Sugar Mill Industrial Estate, Billacombe Road, Plymouth, PL9 7HT
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Cafe 89 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% | ← Cafe 89 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe 89 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 Cafe 89, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd at Oreston Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| C K Snax Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Affordable foods Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Battlezone Parties Plymouth Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| Bites to Go Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Blitz Coffee Shop and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Ben’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| A K Ices t/a Super Whippy Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about Cafe 89
What is Cafe 89's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 89 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 15 June 2023.
Is Cafe 89 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 Cafe 89 last inspected?
Cafe 89 was last inspected on 15 June 2023, more than 3 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 Cafe 89?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe 89 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 Cafe 89 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Cafe 89 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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