Woodside Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Woodside Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 January 2024, 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: 8 Woodside Avenue, Plymouth, PL9 9NZ
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Woodside Stores sits behind roughly 1,270 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ← Woodside Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Woodside Stores 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 Woodside Stores, 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 | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Boringdon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ben’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Barbican Bao Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Blitz Coffee Shop and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Cardbar/Thorntons Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Bambinos Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| C K Snax Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Woodside Stores
What is Woodside Stores's food hygiene rating?
Woodside Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Plymouth City Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Woodside Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodside Stores last inspected?
Woodside Stores was last inspected on 18 January 2024, 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 Woodside Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodside Stores compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while Woodside Stores holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Woodside Stores 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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