Meole Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Meole Service Station 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
The rating dates from 13 November 2023, 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: Meole Service Station Hereford Road, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, SY3 7RE
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Meole Service Station 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% | ← Meole Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Meole Service Station 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 Meole Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa @ Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Exo Poli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Coleham Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Crystals Cupcakes Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Coleham Sandwich Bar And Deli Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Eatwise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Meole Service Station
What is Meole Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Meole Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 13 November 2023.
Is Meole Service Station 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 Meole Service Station last inspected?
Meole Service Station was last inspected on 13 November 2023, 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 Meole Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Meole Service Station compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Meole Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Meole Service Station 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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