Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Shropshire
Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School 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 12 September 2025, 10 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: Moor Park School, Richards Castle, SY8 4DZ
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School sits behind roughly 2,510 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,510 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ← Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School 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 Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| McCartneys LLP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 June 2025 |
| Shire Services@Bishop Hooper CE Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Salvaged Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 April 2026 |
| Scrumptious Sprinkles & Twist Ingredients Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| The Charlton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Wheatsheaf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Dinham Weir House Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School
What is Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School 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 Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School last inspected?
Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 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 Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School holds a 4. 224 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Thomas Franks @ Moor Park School 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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