Half Moon
Urgent improvement necessary. Last inspection 4 September 2025.
Quick facts
- Half Moon scored 0/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 4 September 2025.
- Verdict: Urgent improvement necessary.
- Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in Plymouth.
- Inspected by Plymouth City Environmental Health.
Local authority: Plymouth City · council website ↗
Urgent improvement necessary.
The inspector found urgent issues requiring immediate action. In some cases this can trigger closure notices. Verify the current status before visiting.
Classified as a licensed venue serving food. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about Half Moon.
What is Half Moon's FSA hygiene rating?
Half Moon scored 0 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 4 September 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was Half Moon last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Half Moon was on 4 September 2025, 8 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is Half Moon required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at Half Moon?
Half Moon's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does Half Moon compare to other venues in Plymouth?
Half Moon's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Plymouth on the dedicated Plymouth aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 4 September 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.