Watton Bed And Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Shropshire
Watton Bed And Breakfast holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 October 2022, 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: Watton 22 Kingsland Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7LD
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Watton Bed And Breakfast sits behind roughly 2,512 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,512 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ← Watton Bed And Breakfast | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Watton Bed And Breakfast 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 Watton Bed And Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleham Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Coleham Sandwich Bar And Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Eatwise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Coleham Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Gelatistry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Exo Poli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Abbots Mead Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Csons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
Questions about Watton Bed And Breakfast
What is Watton Bed And Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Watton Bed And Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 25 October 2022.
Is Watton Bed And Breakfast safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watton Bed And Breakfast last inspected?
Watton Bed And Breakfast was last inspected on 25 October 2022, 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 Watton Bed And Breakfast?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Watton Bed And Breakfast compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Watton Bed And Breakfast holds a 4. 223 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Watton Bed And Breakfast 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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