Food hygiene ratings in Modbury
There are 22 food businesses in Modbury with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by South Hams Council. A further 2 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Modbury
75% of rated businesses in Modbury hold the top score of 5, and 80% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across South Hams as a whole, 91% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Modbury does worse, by 16 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 15 | 75% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1 | 5% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 2 | 10% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 5% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 5% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Modbury
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| California Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 March 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Modbury
How many food businesses in Modbury have a hygiene rating?
22 food businesses in Modbury have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by South Hams Council. 20 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Modbury?
75% of rated businesses in Modbury hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Modbury?
2 food businesses in Modbury hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Modbury?
Environmental health officers at South Hams Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in South Hams
- Totnes 115 places
- Dartmouth 106 places
- Kingsbridge 75 places
- Ivybridge 62 places
- Salcombe 54 places
- Dartington 21 places
- South Brent 20 places
- Malborough 15 places
Food businesses in Modbury
- Aune Valley Meat Ltd 5 - Very good
- Calancombe Cellar Door 5 - Very good
- California Cross Service Station (Spar) 5 - Very good
- California Inn 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Co-op Food 5 - Very good
- Exeter Inn 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Mackgills Delicatessen 5 - Very good
- Modbury Campsite Shop Awaiting inspection
- Modbury Caravan Club Site 5 - Very good
- Modbury Chinese takeaway 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Modbury Club Exempt
- Modbury Club Campsite 5 - Very good
- Modbury Inn 5 - Very good
- Modbury Preschool 5 - Very good
- Quarry Farm Organic Venison 5 - Very good
- Royal Gurkha Spice 5 - Very good
- School's out @ Modbury 4 - Good
- Shilstone (Devon) Limited 5 - Very good
- The Camping and Caravanning Club 5 - Very good
- The Curator 5 - Very good
- The White Hart 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Whistling Chef, Pennymoor Cafe 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.