Gardiners food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Shropshire
Gardiners holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 22 Mill Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1SE
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Gardiners 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% | ← Gardiners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gardiners 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 Gardiners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Crafty Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Old Eagles Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Nails and Cocktails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Red Cow Butchery Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Fiona's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Powells Pies Manufacturers/packers | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Gardiners
What is Gardiners's food hygiene rating?
Gardiners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Gardiners 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gardiners last inspected?
Gardiners was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Gardiners?
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 Gardiners compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gardiners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Gardiners 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
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Gardiners is one of 116 rated food businesses in Whitchurch. See every hygiene rating in Whitchurch →
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