School's out @ Modbury food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Hams
School's out @ Modbury holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Modbury Primary School, Barrack Road, Modbury, PL21 0RB
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so School's out @ Modbury sits behind roughly 774 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 774 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ← School's out @ Modbury | |
| 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 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 School's out @ Modbury 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 School's out @ Modbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modbury Preschool School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| Exeter Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2025 |
| Modbury Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | Exempt | |
| Aune Valley Meat Ltd Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Mackgills Delicatessen Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| The Curator Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Modbury Chinese takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about School's out @ Modbury
What is School's out @ Modbury's food hygiene rating?
School's out @ Modbury has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 9 October 2024.
Is School's out @ Modbury 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was School's out @ Modbury last inspected?
School's out @ Modbury was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 School's out @ Modbury?
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 School's out @ Modbury compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while School's out @ Modbury holds a 4. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects School's out @ Modbury 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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