Sonia's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Sonia's 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 9 June 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: The Cock Inn, Hanwood, Shrewsbury, SY5 8LJ
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Sonia's 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% | ← Sonia's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sonia's 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 Sonia's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| R R Stores - Costcutter Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Spring Lea Fishery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Hungry Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Longden Village Stores Ltd @ Tankerville Arms Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Tankerville Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bowbrook House Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cafe In The Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Sonia's
What is Sonia's's food hygiene rating?
Sonia's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 9 June 2023.
Is Sonia's 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 Sonia's last inspected?
Sonia's was last inspected on 9 June 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 Sonia's?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sonia's compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sonia's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Sonia's 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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