The Falcon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Falcon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2024, more than 2 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: Falcon Hotel St Johns Street, Bridgnorth, WV15 6AG
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Falcon among the 2,513 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← The Falcon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Falcon 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 The Falcon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thalio - Asian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Bridgnorth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| The Vine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| China Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Kum Tong Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| The Boatyard Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Falcon
What is The Falcon's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 8 May 2024.
Is The Falcon 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Falcon last inspected?
The Falcon was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 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 The Falcon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Falcon compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Falcon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Falcon 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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