Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Latest rating available
Merchant House Care Home food hygiene rating
Merchant House Care Home
45 Alma Road
Plymouth
PL3 4HE Inspected 15 January 2026
Plymouth
PL3 4HE Inspected 15 January 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
Merchant House Care Home in Plymouth City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 15 January 2026. Merchant House Care Home is registered as a Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises and is located at 45 Alma Road, Plymouth, PL3 4HE.
- Business name
- Merchant House Care Home
- Business type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Local authority
- Plymouth City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 15 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 427299
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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
15 January 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 Merchant House Care Home.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 January 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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