The Old Gate Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Old Gate Inn 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 31 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: The Old Gate Inn Heathton, Claverley, WV5 7EB
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Old Gate Inn 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% | ← The Old Gate Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Old Gate Inn 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 The Old Gate Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelands Country House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Lizzies Cafe Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Corbett Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Eat, Drink & Sleep Ltd T/a The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Halfpenny Green Wine Estate, Farm Shop, Deli And Butcher Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Amelias Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Dining @ Claverley C E Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| The Woodman Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Old Gate Inn
What is The Old Gate Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Gate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 31 January 2024.
Is The Old Gate Inn 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 The Old Gate Inn last inspected?
The Old Gate Inn was last inspected on 31 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 The Old Gate Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Gate Inn compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Gate Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Old Gate Inn 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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