Church Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Church 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 16 December 2024, 18 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: Church Inn Church Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AW
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Church Inn among the 2,512 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,512 | 88% | ← Church Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Church 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 Church Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste at No.1 LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Vine & Juniper Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| D W Wall & Son Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| 3 Church Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Blood Bay Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Ludlow Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Ludlow Cake Jar Company Manufacturers/packers | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about Church Inn
What is Church Inn's food hygiene rating?
Church Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Church 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 Church Inn last inspected?
Church Inn was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Church 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 Church Inn compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Church Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Church 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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