What is the average food hygiene rating in Plymouth City?

The average food hygiene rating in Plymouth City is 4.6 out of 5, across 1,634 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Plymouth City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

78% of rated premises in Plymouth City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Plymouth City 206 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Plymouth City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,275 food businesses in Plymouth City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78% of the 1,634 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Plymouth City have a low hygiene rating?

67 food businesses in Plymouth City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 10 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Plymouth City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Plymouth City (1,800 establishments on record, 1,634 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Plymouth City

In Plymouth City, 78% of 1,634 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.6/5. These figures cover 1,800 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Plymouth City has 1,275 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,634 rated premises (78%). 67 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 78%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -1.7 pp
National rank: 206 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Plymouth City

5★ Very Good

1,275 (78%)

4★ Good

192 (11.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

100 (6.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

23 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

34 (2.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

10 (0.6%)

Plus 166 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 166 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Plymouth City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Plymouth City?: The average food hygiene rating in Plymouth City is 4.6 out of 5, across 1,634 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Plymouth City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 78% of rated premises in Plymouth City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Plymouth City 206 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Plymouth City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,275 food businesses in Plymouth City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78% of the 1,634 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Plymouth City have a low hygiene rating?: 67 food businesses in Plymouth City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 10 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Plymouth City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Plymouth City (1,800 establishments on record, 1,634 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Plymouth City

PL1531 places · 76.2% 5★

Top-rated places in Plymouth City

The Brass MonkeyPub/bar/nightclub · 12-14 Royal Parade, Plymouth, Devon · PL1 1DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
ABM Catering at Manadon Vale Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Manadon Vale Primary School, St Peters Road, Plymouth, Devon · PL5 3DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
LondisRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Chaddlewood Service Station, 251 Ridgeway, Plymouth · PL7 1AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Little Orchard Montessori ChaddlewoodCaring Premises · 17 Branson Court, Plymouth · PL7 2WU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Burger AllMobile caterer · 291 Ham Drive, Plymouth · PL2 3NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
StringersMobile caterer · Commercial Wharf, Madeira Road, Plymouth · PL1 2NX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
The Co-operative FoodRetailers - other · 45 Whitleigh Green, Plymouth · PL5 4DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Affordable FoodsRetailers - other · Unit 9 Christian Mill, Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth · PL6 5DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Brook StoresRetailers - other · 19 St Maurice Road, Plymouth · PL7 1NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Kenleys Day NurseryCaring Premises · 289 Dean Cross Road, Plymouth · PL9 7AZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Wisteria House Dementia Care (Plymstock) LtdCaring Premises · 53 Hooe Road, Plymouth · PL9 9QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Bite2eatMobile caterer · PL6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Plymouth City

Central Park GolfRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Central Park, Plymouth · PL2 3DG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2025
Bamo Grill HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 104 Cornwall Street, City Centre, Plymouth · PL1 1NF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 December 2025
Premier Stores / T&G Asian SupermarketRetailers - other · 45 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, Devon · PL4 6JG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2026
Wilphys Sandwich BarRetailers - other · 5 Beechwood Avenue, Plymouth · PL4 6PN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
Royal Western Yacht ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Queen Annes Battery, Queen Anne Place · PL4 0TW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
Gipsy MothPub/bar/nightclub · 159 Citadel Road, Plymouth · PL1 2HU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2025
Asia Oriental StoresRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 94-100 Cornwall Street, City Centre, Plymouth · PL1 1NF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2025
Half MoonPub/bar/nightclub · 59 Pembroke Street, Plymouth · PL1 4JR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,800 real Food Standards Agency records for Plymouth City, of which 1,634 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.