1,806 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 77.4% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Plymouth City are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,806 registered food businesses for Plymouth City. Of these, 1,638 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 39 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armada Rolls | PL1 1LB | 0 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Asia Oriental Stores | PL1 1NF | 0 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Bamo Grill House | PL1 1NF | 0 | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Bucharest Market | PL4 6JQ | 0 | Apr 09, 2025 |
| First Bite | PL1 3NB | 0 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Gipsy Moth | PL1 2HU | 0 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Half Moon | PL1 4JR | 0 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Mama Africa | PL4 9HY | 0 | Aug 07, 2026 |
| New Continental Hotel | PL1 3LD | 0 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Royal Western Yacht Club | PL4 0TW | 0 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Ace Snacks | PL5 3NY | 1 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| African Grocery Ltd | PL1 1QA | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Arribas Restaurant | PL1 2AG | 1 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Best Kebab and Pizza House | PL1 2SR | 1 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Boston Tea Party | PL4 0EX | 1 | Feb 26, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,268 food businesses in Plymouth City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Plymouth City depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.