GO Outdoors Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
GO Outdoors Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 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: 6 - 7 Mardol Head, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HD
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts GO Outdoors Express among the 2,510 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 | 2,510 | 88% | ← GO Outdoors Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 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 GO Outdoors Express 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 GO Outdoors Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown And Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Ask Italian & Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Daily Brews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Café M73 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Diggidy Dogs Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about GO Outdoors Express
What is GO Outdoors Express's food hygiene rating?
GO Outdoors Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 2 August 2023.
Is GO Outdoors Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was GO Outdoors Express last inspected?
GO Outdoors Express was last inspected on 2 August 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 GO Outdoors Express?
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 GO Outdoors Express compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and GO Outdoors Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects GO Outdoors Express 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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