Pennys Fine Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Pennys Fine Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 January 2024, more than 2 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: Market Hall 57 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DX
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Pennys Fine Foods sits behind roughly 2,512 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,512 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ← Pennys Fine Foods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pennys Fine Foods 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 Pennys Fine Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| The Grape Tree Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2015 |
| Tanners Wines Ltd Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Sweetee's Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Coffee At D'Arcy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| The Hideout Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| The Fat Olive Tapas Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Harp Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about Pennys Fine Foods
What is Pennys Fine Foods's food hygiene rating?
Pennys Fine Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Pennys Fine Foods safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pennys Fine Foods last inspected?
Pennys Fine Foods was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 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 Pennys Fine Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Pennys Fine Foods compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Pennys Fine Foods holds a 4. 223 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Pennys Fine Foods 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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