California Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
California Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: California Inn was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
This sits in the middle for South Hams, where 1% of rated places score below 3 and 98% score 4 or 5. See all South Hams ratings →
Address: The California Country Inn, Modbury, PL21 0SG
How this rating has changed
California Inn has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 31 July 2026, and now holds a 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 2 3 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so California Inn sits behind roughly 841 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 783 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← California Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 237 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 California 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 California Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shilstone (Devon) Limited Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Root and Rise Living Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brackenhill Glamping Ltd. Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Modbury Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Royal Gurkha Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about California Inn
What is California Inn's food hygiene rating?
California Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Hams Council on 31 July 2026.
Is California Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was California Inn last inspected?
California Inn was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at California Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does California Inn compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 863 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while California Inn holds a 3. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects California 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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California Inn is one of 22 rated food businesses in Modbury. See every hygiene rating in Modbury →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.southhams.gov.uk/
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