Food Hygiene Ratings in Shropshire

3,065 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.9% rated "very good".

3,065
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
13
Rated 0 or 1
86.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good86.9%2,444
Good8.3%233
Satisfactory3.2%90
Improvement Needed1.2%33
Major Improvement0.4%11
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen72423.6%
Retailers - other49016.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub40813.3%
Other catering premises2417.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop2257.3%
Manufacturers/packers2116.9%
School/college/university2016.6%
Caring Premises1856.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Shropshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Shropshire currently has 3,065 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,813 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 13 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Londis Priory StoreSY5 9HW0Sep 26, 2025
The Co-OpSY3 6DU0May 28, 2025
Abbey Deli Sandwich BarSY2 6AH1Oct 29, 2025
Baltic Mini MarketSY1 4EL1Dec 09, 2025
Cafe VSY8 2NX1Oct 04, 2024
D W Wall And SonSY7 9NL1Jan 29, 2026
Flames Kebab and PizzaSY3 7QZ1Nov 27, 2024
Fryer Freemans LtdSY7 9NE1Jan 15, 2026
Gelato PizzaSY13 1QJ1Sep 09, 2025
Moon HonTF12 5EP1Feb 04, 2025
The HaughmondSY4 4TZ1Feb 06, 2026
UK Mini ShopSY13 1AD1Apr 24, 2024
Wem ButchersSY4 5AA1Jan 13, 2026
Ambrosia ExpressSY3 8BD2Sep 05, 2024
AppleyardsSY1 1UT2Oct 22, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Shropshire have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 2,444 food businesses in Shropshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Shropshire?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Shropshire?+

Inspection frequency in Shropshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies