The Hidden Gem food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The Hidden Gem holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 6 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: Market Drayton Golf Club, Sutton, Market Drayton, TF9 2HX
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Hidden Gem 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 Hidden Gem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hidden Gem 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 Hidden Gem, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Munchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Dalelands Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Gills Puddings Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| V3 Vending Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Empower Trust @ Market Drayton Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about The Hidden Gem
What is The Hidden Gem's food hygiene rating?
The Hidden Gem has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 13 January 2026.
Is The Hidden Gem 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hidden Gem last inspected?
The Hidden Gem was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 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 The Hidden Gem?
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 The Hidden Gem compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hidden Gem is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Hidden Gem 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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