Queens Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
Queens Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2016, more than 9 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: 55 Southside Street, Plymouth, PL1 2LA
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Queens Arms 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% | ← Queens Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Queens Arms 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 Queens Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Kitchen Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bonne Sante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Asian Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Barbican Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Barbican Botanics Gin Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Barbican Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Armado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Queens Arms
What is Queens Arms's food hygiene rating?
Queens Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 29 November 2016.
Is Queens Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queens Arms last inspected?
Queens Arms was last inspected on 29 November 2016, more than 9 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 Queens Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Queens Arms 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 Queens Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Queens Arms 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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