The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: The Bridges, Ratlinghope, SY5 0ST
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope among the 2,513 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 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 Very 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 Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope 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 Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Inn On The Green Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Wentnor Stores Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Wentnor Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope
What is The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope's food hygiene rating?
The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 4 July 2025.
Is The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope 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 Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope last inspected?
The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Bridges Pub at Ratlinghope 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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