The Old Bush food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Old Bush 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 11 October 2023, 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: Old Bush Inn 85 High Street, Albrighton, WV7 3JT
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Old Bush 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 Old Bush | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bush 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 Bush, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Rosello Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Majors Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Loadawaffle Mobile caterer | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Next Door Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Village Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 January 2025 |
| Albrighton News Ltd Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
Questions about The Old Bush
What is The Old Bush's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bush has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 11 October 2023.
Is The Old Bush 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 Bush last inspected?
The Old Bush was last inspected on 11 October 2023, more than 2 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 The Old Bush?
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 Bush 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 Bush is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Old Bush 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Old Bush is one of 47 rated food businesses in Albrighton. See every hygiene rating in Albrighton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme
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