Plymouth has 1,675 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
89% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 77% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, distributors/transporters establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 4 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 28% of food businesses in Plymouth.
143 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
41 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth, Unparished Area | 11 | 4.8/5 | 91% |
There are currently 1,675 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Plymouth, out of 639,018 rated establishments across the UK.
In Plymouth, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 77% of rated businesses in Plymouth hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Plymouth are carried out by Plymouth City. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Plymouth was last updated on 4 July 2026.