The Noahs Ark
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Noahs Ark is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Noahs Ark, 32A Courtenay Street, Plymouth, PL1 1EP, in the Plymouth City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Plymouth City oversees 1,873 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Plymouth City is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Noahs Ark, 32A Courtenay Street, Plymouth
- Postcode
- PL1 1EP
- Local Authority
- Plymouth City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 117458
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Noahs Ark?
The Noahs Ark has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Plymouth City.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Noahs Ark last inspected?
The Noahs Ark was last inspected on 2025-09-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Noahs Ark located?
The Noahs Ark is located at Noahs Ark, 32A Courtenay Street, Plymouth , PL1 1EP, in the Plymouth City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PL1 postcode area.