The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Devon
The Ship Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Morwellham Quay, Morwellham, PL19 8JL
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ship Inn sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← The Ship Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Ship Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calstock Community Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| The Boot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 July 2025 |
| Chef Mark - Calstock Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Tamar Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Lishe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2020 |
| Calstock Arts Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| The Cornish Brunch Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Bere Alston Primary School Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Devon Council on 23 April 2026.
Is The Ship Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ship Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ship Inn compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while The Ship Inn holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects The Ship Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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