Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Costcutter 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
This is a fresh result: Costcutter was inspected on 23 July 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: 4 Green End Parade Green End, Whitchurch, SY13 1AG
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Costcutter was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 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 Costcutter among the 2,533 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 | 2,533 | 88% | ← Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Percy's Cafe Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2019 |
| Nicky B's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Little Bean Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Moo And Boom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Hannah Catering Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The White Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Joli Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Costcutter 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 Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 Costcutter?
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 Costcutter compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,889 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Costcutter 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Costcutter is one of 119 rated food businesses in Whitchurch. See every hygiene rating in Whitchurch →
Shropshire inspects and rates 3,124 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Shropshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme
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