Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Telford and Wrekin Council
Costcutter 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 2 September 2020, more than 5 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: 5 Salters Lane, Newport, TF10 7PD
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
In Telford and Wrekin Council, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter sits behind roughly 1,137 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ← Costcutter | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Nurseries Newport Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Aramark @ Haberdashers Adams Longford Hall School/college/university | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Aramark @ Haberdashers Adams Main Kitchen School/college/university | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| The Honeysuckle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Osprey Stores Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2024 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Wan Loi Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Longford Pre-School Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2017 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 2 September 2020.
Is Costcutter 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 Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 2 September 2020, more than 5 years 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 Costcutter?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Costcutter 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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