Sorrel Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Shropshire
Sorrel Guesthouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 19 April 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sorrel House High Street, Grinshill, SY4 3BL
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Sorrel Guesthouse sits behind roughly 2,513 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ← Sorrel Guesthouse | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sorrel Guesthouse 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 Sorrel Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive CE Primary School (Wrap Around Clubs) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Bridgewater Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Hadnall Village Stores Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 July 2025 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2025 |
| Shire Services @ Hadnall C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Full Spectrum Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Aries Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Feeder Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Sorrel Guesthouse
What is Sorrel Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
Sorrel Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 19 April 2018.
Is Sorrel Guesthouse 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sorrel Guesthouse last inspected?
Sorrel Guesthouse was last inspected on 19 April 2018, more than 8 years 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 Sorrel Guesthouse?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sorrel Guesthouse compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Sorrel Guesthouse holds a 4. 222 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Sorrel Guesthouse 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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