Food hygiene ratings in Shrewsbury
There are 822 food businesses in Shrewsbury with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Shropshire Council. A further 50 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Shrewsbury
84% of rated businesses in Shrewsbury hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. 13 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Shropshire as a whole, 88% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Shrewsbury does worse, by 4 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 649 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Lowest-rated places in Shrewsbury
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 May 2025 |
| Abbey Deli Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 October 2025 |
| Baltic Mini Market Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| Appleyards Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 October 2025 |
| Castle Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 March 2025 |
| Cook And Carve Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 June 2025 |
| House of Yum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Lee Fung House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| Mandarin Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Pizza 1 Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 September 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Shrewsbury
How many food businesses in Shrewsbury have a hygiene rating?
822 food businesses in Shrewsbury have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Shropshire Council. 772 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Shrewsbury?
84% of rated businesses in Shrewsbury hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Shrewsbury?
13 food businesses in Shrewsbury hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Shrewsbury?
Environmental health officers at Shropshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Shropshire
- Oswestry 191 places
- Bridgnorth 180 places
- Ludlow 131 places
- Whitchurch 119 places
- Market Drayton 107 places
- Shifnal 76 places
- Ellesmere 55 places
- Wem 51 places
Food businesses in Shrewsbury
- A Taste Of Tanners 5 - Very good
- A2Z Grocery Shop 5 - Very good
- A5 Auctions 5 - Very good
- Abbey Deli Sandwich Bar 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Abbots Mead Hotel 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ Crowmoor Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ Grange Primary School Awaiting inspection
- ABM Catering @ Oakmeadow CE Primary School 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ Shrewsbury Academy Awaiting inspection
- Adcote School Ltd 5 - Very good
- Admiral Benbow 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Al Piccolino 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alberts Shed 4 - Good
- Albright Hussey Manor Hotel 5 - Very good
- Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- AleOli Y Tu 5 - Very good
- Ambrosia Express 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Amdega Brands Limited 5 - Very good
- Anchor Inn 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Appleyards 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Aroma 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ask Italian & Coco Di Mama 5 - Very good
- Aspens @ St Andrew's C Of E Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aspens Service Ltd @ Mereside CE Primary Academy 5 - Very good
- Atcham Malthouse Bowling Club 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 822 businesses in Shrewsbury. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.