Soulton Hall food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Shropshire
Soulton Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 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: Soulton Hall Soulton Road, Soulton, Wem, SY4 5RS
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Soulton Hall 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% | ← Soulton Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Soulton Hall 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 Soulton Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Lacon Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| The Happy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Wem Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Hawkstone Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aston Lodge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Empower Trust @ Happy Days After School Care School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Empower Trust @ St. Peter's CE Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Soulton Hall
What is Soulton Hall's food hygiene rating?
Soulton Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 12 December 2023.
Is Soulton Hall 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Soulton Hall last inspected?
Soulton Hall was last inspected on 12 December 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 Soulton Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Soulton Hall compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Soulton Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Soulton Hall 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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