Admiral Benbow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Admiral Benbow holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 February 2023, 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: Admiral Benbow 25 Swan Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1NF
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Admiral Benbow sits behind roughly 2,735 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ← Admiral Benbow | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Admiral Benbow 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 Admiral Benbow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Craft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Diggidy Dogs Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Black Box Moreish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Eat In Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Claremont News Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Admiral Benbow
What is Admiral Benbow's food hygiene rating?
Admiral Benbow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Shropshire Council on 23 February 2023.
Is Admiral Benbow safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Admiral Benbow last inspected?
Admiral Benbow was last inspected on 23 February 2023, 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 Admiral Benbow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Admiral Benbow compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Admiral Benbow holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Admiral Benbow 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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