Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 August 2024, 22 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: 24 - 26 Beatrice Street, Oswestry, SY11 1QG
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli among the 2,510 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 | 2,510 | 88% | ← Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli 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 Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Color Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Amber's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Kwang Tung Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Eric Roberts Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Oswestry Herbarium Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| 56 Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Oswestry Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Brats And Dogs Mobile caterer | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
Questions about Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli
What is Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli's food hygiene rating?
Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 19 August 2024.
Is Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli last inspected?
Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 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 Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Eastern European Food Stores Ela's Deli 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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