The Old Vicarage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Shropshire
The Old Vicarage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2024, 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: The Old Vicarage Church Road, Baschurch, SY4 2EF
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Old Vicarage 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% | ← The Old Vicarage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old Vicarage 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 The Old Vicarage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierly Lodge Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| The Coach House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| New Inn Baschurch Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Admiral Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Baschurch CE (Aided) Primary School School/college/university | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Baschurch Pre-School And Nursery CIC Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Little Angels Of Baschurch School/college/university | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
Questions about The Old Vicarage
What is The Old Vicarage's food hygiene rating?
The Old Vicarage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 23 February 2024.
Is The Old Vicarage 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Vicarage last inspected?
The Old Vicarage was last inspected on 23 February 2024, 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 The Old Vicarage?
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 The Old Vicarage compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Vicarage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Old Vicarage 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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