Old Toms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Plymouth City
Old Toms 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 23 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: 40 North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8ET
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Old Toms 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% | ← Old Toms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Toms 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 Old Toms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babbage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Ardent Residential Home Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bread and Roses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Asian Box Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Old Toms
What is Old Toms's food hygiene rating?
Old Toms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 23 November 2016.
Is Old Toms 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 Old Toms last inspected?
Old Toms was last inspected on 23 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 Old Toms?
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 Old Toms 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 Old Toms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Old Toms 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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