The New Cottage food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Telford and Wrekin Council
The New Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 August 2025, 10 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: 39 Church Street, St Georges, Telford, TF2 9JY
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts The New Cottage among the 1,137 places in Telford and Wrekin Council holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,137 | 85% | ← The New Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 The New Cottage 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 New Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell & Bails pub And Indian grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bell And Bails Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2018 |
| Co-op Telford Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Birkdale Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Archbridge Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Easyhappy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Gill Brother Off-Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
Questions about The New Cottage
What is The New Cottage's food hygiene rating?
The New Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 18 August 2025.
Is The New Cottage 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Cottage last inspected?
The New Cottage was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The New Cottage compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, and The New Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The New Cottage 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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