Gibbon Lane Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Gibbon Lane Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Gibbon Lane Stores was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Gibbon Lane, Plymouth, PL4 8BS
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Gibbon Lane Stores 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% | ← Gibbon Lane Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gibbon Lane 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 Gibbon Lane Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babbage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bread and Roses Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Ardent Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bretonside Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Gibbon Lane Stores
What is Gibbon Lane Stores's food hygiene rating?
Gibbon Lane Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Gibbon Lane Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gibbon Lane Stores last inspected?
Gibbon Lane Stores was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Gibbon Lane Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gibbon Lane 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, and Gibbon Lane Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Gibbon Lane 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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