The Shakespeare food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Shakespeare holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: The Shakespeare West Castle Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AD
How it compares in Shropshire
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 2,862 rated places in Shropshire score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,512 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ← The Shakespeare | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Shakespeare the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Shakespeare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Costa Limited T/A Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Platform 10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| High Town Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Bridgnorth Baptist Church Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2017 |
| The Winding House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Efes Kebab And Burger House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about The Shakespeare
What is The Shakespeare's food hygiene rating?
The Shakespeare has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Shropshire Council on 17 April 2026.
Is The Shakespeare safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Shakespeare last inspected?
The Shakespeare was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 The Shakespeare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shakespeare compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Shakespeare holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Shakespeare 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Shropshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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