Hawkestone Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Hawkestone Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 2021, more than 4 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: Hawkestone Arms New Street, Wem, SY4 5AF
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Hawkestone Arms among the 2,510 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 | 2,510 | 88% | ← Hawkestone Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 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 Hawkestone Arms 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 Hawkestone Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower Trust @ Happy Days After School Care School/college/university | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Empower Trust @ St. Peter's CE Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Wem Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| The New Maltings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Wem Playmates Nursery Caring Premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Chicos Mediterranean Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Troll Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Wem Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Hawkestone Arms
What is Hawkestone Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hawkestone Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 13 October 2021.
Is Hawkestone Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hawkestone Arms last inspected?
Hawkestone Arms was last inspected on 13 October 2021, more than 4 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 Hawkestone Arms?
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 Hawkestone Arms compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hawkestone Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Hawkestone Arms 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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