The Old Town Hall Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Old Town Hall Vaults holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2025, 16 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: Old Town Hall Vaults St Marys Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1QU
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Old Town Hall Vaults 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 Old Town Hall Vaults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Old Town Hall Vaults 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 Old Town Hall Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joli Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Hannah Catering Other catering premises | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Benjamin's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Atkins and Em Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2019 |
| The White Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Walkers Bakery And Tearoom Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Trevor Fowles Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Old Town Hall Vaults
What is The Old Town Hall Vaults's food hygiene rating?
The Old Town Hall Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 21 February 2025.
Is The Old Town Hall Vaults 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Town Hall Vaults last inspected?
The Old Town Hall Vaults was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 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 The Old Town Hall Vaults?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Old Town Hall Vaults compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Town Hall Vaults is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Old Town Hall Vaults 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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