The French Pantry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The French Pantry 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 18 January 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: 15 Tower Street, Ludlow, SY8 1RL
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The French Pantry 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 French Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 French Pantry 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 French Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Mahar Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Suelo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Epic Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Kin Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| The Ludlow Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 January 2000 |
| Evergreen Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| The Fish House Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about The French Pantry
What is The French Pantry's food hygiene rating?
The French Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 18 January 2023.
Is The French Pantry 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 French Pantry last inspected?
The French Pantry was last inspected on 18 January 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 French Pantry?
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 French Pantry compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The French Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The French Pantry 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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