The Woodman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Woodman 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: Woodman Inn, Danford, Claverley, WV5 7DG
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Woodman among the 2,513 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← The Woodman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 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 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 The Woodman 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 Woodman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzies Cafe Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| The Inn At Shipley Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Gardeners Retreat Restaurant @ Woodthorpe Hall Garden C Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Fox At Shipley Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Dining @ Claverley C E Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Gill's Fish Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| On The Rabbit Run Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about The Woodman
What is The Woodman's food hygiene rating?
The Woodman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 24 September 2025.
Is The Woodman 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 Woodman last inspected?
The Woodman was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Woodman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Woodman compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Woodman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Woodman 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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