Route 49 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Shropshire
Route 49 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Station Court 44 Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9PY
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Route 49 sits behind roughly 2,512 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,512 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ← Route 49 | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Route 49 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 Route 49, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Hills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Sunnydale Caring Premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Millmead Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| The Inclusion Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| A49 Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Laila's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about Route 49
What is Route 49's food hygiene rating?
Route 49 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Route 49 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Route 49 last inspected?
Route 49 was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 months 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 Route 49?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Route 49 compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Route 49 holds a 4. 223 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Route 49 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
Route 49 is one of 22 rated food businesses in Craven Arms. See every hygiene rating in Craven Arms →
Shropshire inspects and rates 3,111 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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