Queens Road Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Telford and Wrekin Council
Queens Road Stores holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 June 2024, 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: 51 Queens Road, Donnington, Telford, TF2 8DA
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
A 1 is rare: only 29 of 1,335 rated places in Telford and Wrekin Council score this low, about one in 46. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ← Queens Road Stores | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Queens Road Stores the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Queens Road Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnington Community Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Highmount Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Co Operative Retail Services Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Coverage Care Services Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| G N Badley And Sons Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Clock Tower Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Alex Indian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Queens Road Stores
What is Queens Road Stores's food hygiene rating?
Queens Road Stores has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Queens Road Stores safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Queens Road Stores last inspected?
Queens Road Stores was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queens Road Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Road Stores compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, while Queens Road Stores holds a 1. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Queens Road Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Telford and Wrekin Council, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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