The Mussel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
The Mussel Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 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: Renney Road, Down Thomas, PL9 0AQ
How it compares in South Hams
That puts The Mussel Inn among the 773 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 | 773 | 91% | ← The Mussel Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 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 The Mussel 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 Mussel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddystone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Hooe Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| Lacky's Balti House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| La Bouche @ Fort Stamford Health & Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Asda Express Plymouth – Wembury Road PFS Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Barbican Bao Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
Questions about The Mussel Inn
What is The Mussel Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Mussel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 30 January 2026.
Is The Mussel Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mussel Inn last inspected?
The Mussel Inn was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 The Mussel Inn?
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 The Mussel Inn compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and The Mussel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects The Mussel 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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