Grecian on the Barbican

Plymouth

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 30 October 2025 by Plymouth City.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Grecian on the Barbican, from September 2019 to October 2025.

Food hygiene rating history for Grecian on the Barbican
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
26 September 2019	Not rated	No numeric rating
30 October 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Grecian on the Barbican in Plymouth has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

48 Southside Street,
Plymouth,
PL1 2LD

Grecian on the Barbican Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Grecian on the Barbican. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Grecian on the Barbican?

Food hygiene at Grecian on the Barbican is inspected by Plymouth City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.plymouth.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Grecian on the Barbican

What is Grecian on the Barbican’s food hygiene rating?

Grecian on the Barbican has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 30 October 2025.

When was Grecian on the Barbican last inspected?

Grecian on the Barbican was last inspected by Plymouth City on 30 October 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.