Harp Lane Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Harp Lane Deli 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 March 2025, 15 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: 4 Church Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AP
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Harp Lane Deli 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% | ← Harp Lane Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harp Lane Deli 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 Harp Lane Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Church Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aragons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2025 |
| Mousetrap Cheese Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Number 9 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Taste at No.1 LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ludlow Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| The Blood Bay Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
Questions about Harp Lane Deli
What is Harp Lane Deli's food hygiene rating?
Harp Lane Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Harp Lane Deli 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 Harp Lane Deli last inspected?
Harp Lane Deli was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months 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 Harp Lane Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Harp Lane Deli compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Harp Lane Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Harp Lane Deli 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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