Glou Glou food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Glou Glou 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 13 January 2023, more than 3 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: 17A Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AB
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Glou Glou 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% | ← Glou Glou | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Glou Glou 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 Glou Glou, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Gates Store Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Fireaway Pizza Shrewsbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Dough And Oil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Costa Limited T/A Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Frankie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Bubble on Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Dada Oriental Thai Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2023 |
Questions about Glou Glou
What is Glou Glou's food hygiene rating?
Glou Glou has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 13 January 2023.
Is Glou Glou 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 Glou Glou last inspected?
Glou Glou was last inspected on 13 January 2023, more than 3 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 Glou Glou?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Glou Glou compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Glou Glou is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Glou Glou 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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