Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Latest rating available
Down House Nursing Home food hygiene rating
Down House Nursing Home
277 Tavistock Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8AA Inspected 3 July 2026
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8AA Inspected 3 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Plymouth City
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Down House Nursing Home in Plymouth City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 3 July 2026. Down House Nursing Home is registered as a Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises and is located at 277 Tavistock Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8AA.
- Business name
- Down House Nursing Home
- Business type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Local authority
- Plymouth City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 3 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 188141
ⓘ
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
3 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Down House Nursing Home.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
Explore nearby
Other businesses in Plymouth City
Compare recent hygiene ratings for other food businesses in the local area.