Union Place Cafe
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Union Place Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 1 Union Place, Plymouth, PL1 3FS, in the Plymouth City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 July 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 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- 1 Union Place, Plymouth
- Postcode
- PL1 3FS
- Local Authority
- Plymouth City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1376248
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Union Place Cafe?
Union Place Cafe 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Union Place Cafe last inspected?
Union Place Cafe was last inspected on 2025-07-25. 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 Union Place Cafe located?
Union Place Cafe is located at 1 Union Place, Plymouth , PL1 3FS, in the Plymouth City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PL1 postcode area.