Thornbury Villa

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-03
Rating changed from 3 since 2024-07-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Thornbury Villa is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 128 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4NE, in the Plymouth City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 February 2026, 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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. The rating has changed from 3 to 5 since 8 July 2024.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
128 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth
Postcode
PL3 4NE
Local Authority
Plymouth City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
131402

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
3 2024-07-08

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Thornbury Villa?

Thornbury Villa 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Thornbury Villa last inspected?

Thornbury Villa was last inspected on 2026-02-03. 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 Thornbury Villa located?

Thornbury Villa is located at 128 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth , PL3 4NE, in the Plymouth City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PL3 postcode area.