Dalelands Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Dalelands Stores 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 18 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: Supermarket Dalelands West, Market Drayton, TF9 1DQ
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Dalelands Stores 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% | ← Dalelands Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dalelands Stores 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 Dalelands Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Bengal Munchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Gills Puddings Limited Manufacturers/packers | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Empower Trust @ Market Drayton Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Shepleys Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Petes Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Dalelands Stores
What is Dalelands Stores's food hygiene rating?
Dalelands Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Dalelands Stores 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 Dalelands Stores last inspected?
Dalelands Stores was last inspected on 18 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 Dalelands Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dalelands Stores compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dalelands Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Dalelands Stores 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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