Mackgills Delicatessen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Hams
Mackgills Delicatessen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 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: 4 Church Street, Modbury, PL21 0QW
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Mackgills Delicatessen among the 774 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 774 | 91% | ← Mackgills Delicatessen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Mackgills Delicatessen 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 Mackgills Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modbury Chinese takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 July 2025 |
| Aune Valley Meat Ltd Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Modbury Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | Exempt | |
| Exeter Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2025 |
| The Curator Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Royal Gurkha Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Modbury Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Mackgills Delicatessen
What is Mackgills Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?
Mackgills Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Mackgills Delicatessen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mackgills Delicatessen last inspected?
Mackgills Delicatessen was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 months 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 Mackgills Delicatessen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Mackgills Delicatessen compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Mackgills Delicatessen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Mackgills Delicatessen 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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