The Clock Tower@ Netley Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The Clock Tower@ Netley 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 2 June 2023, more than 3 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: Netley Hall, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, SY5 7JZ
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Clock Tower@ Netley 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 Clock Tower@ Netley 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 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 The Clock Tower@ Netley 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 Clock Tower@ Netley Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire Paint Ball @ Netley Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Netley Hall Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Horseshoes Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Dorrington Old Hall Persian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 June 2025 |
| Dorrington Village Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lakeside Meats Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about The Clock Tower@ Netley Hall
What is The Clock Tower@ Netley Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Clock Tower@ Netley Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 2 June 2023.
Is The Clock Tower@ Netley 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 Clock Tower@ Netley Hall last inspected?
The Clock Tower@ Netley Hall was last inspected on 2 June 2023, more than 3 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 Clock Tower@ Netley Hall?
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 The Clock Tower@ Netley 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 Clock Tower@ Netley Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Clock Tower@ Netley 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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