The Shropshire Distillery Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Shropshire
The Shropshire Distillery Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2024, 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: Unit 17 Ellesmere Business Park Oswestry Road, Ellesmere, SY12 0EW
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Shropshire Distillery Limited among the 2,512 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 | 2,512 | 88% | ← The Shropshire Distillery Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 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 The Shropshire Distillery Limited 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 Shropshire Distillery Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| The Cherry Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| The Market Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| The Market Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Black Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Little Poppets Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Freshmere Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Coco Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about The Shropshire Distillery Limited
What is The Shropshire Distillery Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Shropshire Distillery Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 5 March 2024.
Is The Shropshire Distillery Limited 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shropshire Distillery Limited last inspected?
The Shropshire Distillery Limited was last inspected on 5 March 2024, 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 Shropshire Distillery Limited?
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 The Shropshire Distillery Limited compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Shropshire Distillery Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Shropshire Distillery Limited 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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