Bishop Percys House Tearooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Bishop Percys House Tearooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bishop Percys House Tearooms was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Shropshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Shropshire ratings →
Address: Bishop Percys House 52 Cartway, Bridgnorth, WV16 4BG
How this rating has changed
Bishop Percys House Tearooms was re-inspected on 21 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Bishop Percys House Tearooms among the 2,534 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 | 2,534 | 88% | ← Bishop Percys House Tearooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 235 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 Bishop Percys House Tearooms 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 Bishop Percys House Tearooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Boy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Bassa Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Ridleys on the River Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Knickerbockers Ice-Cream Parlour Other catering premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| The Winding House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Violets Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| The Viking Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Giovannis Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Bishop Percys House Tearooms
What is Bishop Percys House Tearooms's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Percys House Tearooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Bishop Percys House Tearooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bishop Percys House Tearooms last inspected?
Bishop Percys House Tearooms was last inspected on 21 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bishop Percys House Tearooms?
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 Bishop Percys House Tearooms compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,889 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Percys House Tearooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Bishop Percys House Tearooms 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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Bishop Percys House Tearooms is one of 180 rated food businesses in Bridgnorth. See every hygiene rating in Bridgnorth →
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