Poolehall Fisheries Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Poolehall Fisheries Cafe 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 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cafe At Pool Hall Dodds Green, Alveley, WV15 6JD
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Poolehall Fisheries Cafe 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% | ← Poolehall Fisheries Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Poolehall Fisheries Cafe 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 Poolehall Fisheries Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Alveley Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Legend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Alveley Foodstore Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 April 2022 |
| Spice House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Squirrel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Poolehall Fisheries Cafe
What is Poolehall Fisheries Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Poolehall Fisheries Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Poolehall Fisheries Cafe 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 Poolehall Fisheries Cafe last inspected?
Poolehall Fisheries Cafe was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 months 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 Poolehall Fisheries Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poolehall Fisheries Cafe compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Poolehall Fisheries Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Poolehall Fisheries Cafe 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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