The Knockin Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
The Knockin Shop 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 19 May 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: Knockin Shop And Post Office, Knockin, SY10 8HJ
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Knockin Shop 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% | ← The Knockin Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Knockin Shop 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 Knockin Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| The Corner Shop and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Navigation Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Cranberrymoss Campsite Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2021 |
| Apens @ West Felton C Of E School School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Newbridge Day Nursery Other catering premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Fairhaven Camping Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Knockin Shop
What is The Knockin Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Knockin Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 19 May 2023.
Is The Knockin Shop 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 The Knockin Shop last inspected?
The Knockin Shop was last inspected on 19 May 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 The Knockin Shop?
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 The Knockin Shop compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Knockin Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Knockin Shop 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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