Blacks food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Blacks 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: 27 - 28 Shoplatch, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HS
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Blacks 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% | ← Blacks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blacks 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 Blacks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diggidy Dogs Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Claremont News Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Café M73 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Brooklyn Craft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Brown And Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Black Box Moreish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Eat In Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
Questions about Blacks
What is Blacks's food hygiene rating?
Blacks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 2 August 2023.
Is Blacks 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 Blacks last inspected?
Blacks 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 Blacks?
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 Blacks compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Blacks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Blacks 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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Understanding this rating
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