1,779 food businesses inspected. 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. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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 1,779 registered food businesses for Plymouth City. Of these, 1,648 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 41 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Oriental Stores | PL1 1NF | 0 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Bamo Grill House | PL1 1NF | 0 | Dec 01, 2025 |
| Bargain Booze | PL5 2QS | 0 | Mar 20, 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 |
| New Continental Hotel | PL1 3LD | 0 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Royal Western Yacht Club | PL4 0TW | 0 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Wilphys Sandwich Bar | PL4 6PN | 0 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| African Grocery Ltd | PL1 1QA | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Arribas Restaurant | PL1 2AG | 1 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Boston Tea Party | PL4 0EX | 1 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Broadway butchers | PL9 7AW | 1 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Cafe Momus | PL1 1TL | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,275 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.