Newsworld Sandford Hardware food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Newsworld Sandford Hardware 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 22 June 2021, 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: 31 Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton, SY6 6BH
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Newsworld Sandford Hardware 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% | ← Newsworld Sandford Hardware | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Newsworld Sandford Hardware 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 Newsworld Sandford Hardware, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Best Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Hough & Sons Manufacturers/packers | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 July 2025 |
| Steele’s Family Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Chocolate Gourmet Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Mr Bun The Baker Manufacturers/packers | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Jaipur Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Newsworld Sandford Hardware
What is Newsworld Sandford Hardware's food hygiene rating?
Newsworld Sandford Hardware has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 22 June 2021.
Is Newsworld Sandford Hardware 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 Newsworld Sandford Hardware last inspected?
Newsworld Sandford Hardware was last inspected on 22 June 2021, more than 5 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 Newsworld Sandford Hardware?
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 Newsworld Sandford Hardware compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Newsworld Sandford Hardware is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Newsworld Sandford Hardware 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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