Edwards Dairies Chirk food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Shropshire
Edwards Dairies Chirk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 2022, more than 4 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: Unit 2 Plot 6, Gledrid, Chirk, LL14 5DG
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Edwards Dairies Chirk 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% | ← Edwards Dairies Chirk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Edwards Dairies Chirk 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 Edwards Dairies Chirk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Moreton Hall School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Dining @ Weston Rhyn Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Henlle Heights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| The Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Weston Rhyn Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Manford's Little Lambs Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Edwards Dairies Chirk
What is Edwards Dairies Chirk's food hygiene rating?
Edwards Dairies Chirk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 28 June 2022.
Is Edwards Dairies Chirk 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Edwards Dairies Chirk last inspected?
Edwards Dairies Chirk was last inspected on 28 June 2022, more than 4 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 Edwards Dairies Chirk?
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 Edwards Dairies Chirk compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Edwards Dairies Chirk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Edwards Dairies Chirk 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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