Saxtons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Saxtons 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 8 March 2023, more than 3 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: 3 High Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6BU
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Saxtons among the 2,512 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 | 2,512 | 88% | ← Saxtons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 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 Saxtons 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 Saxtons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Jaipur Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Soul Bean Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Sawaddee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Old Coppers Malt House Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Mr Bun The Baker Manufacturers/packers | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Hollybush Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Housmans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
Questions about Saxtons
What is Saxtons's food hygiene rating?
Saxtons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 8 March 2023.
Is Saxtons 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 Saxtons last inspected?
Saxtons was last inspected on 8 March 2023, more than 3 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 Saxtons?
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 Saxtons compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Saxtons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Saxtons 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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Saxtons is one of 44 rated food businesses in Church Stretton. See every hygiene rating in Church Stretton →
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