The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2023, 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: Astbury Hall, Astbury, Bridgnorth, WV16 6AT
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall 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% | ← The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall 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 Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astbury Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Chelmarsh Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Oldbury Grange Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Dominos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Greggs @ Asda Stores Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| CAW Meats Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Kershaw's Sandwich Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
Questions about The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall
What is The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 11 September 2023.
Is The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall last inspected?
The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall was last inspected on 11 September 2023, 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 Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Potting Shed @ Astbury Hall 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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