Root Food food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Shropshire
Root Food 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 16 April 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 58c Wallace Way, Tern Valley Business Park, Market Drayton, TF9 3AG
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Root Food 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% | ← Root Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Root Food 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 Root Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| V3 Vending Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Drayton House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Sherwood Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Gills Puddings Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Arthurs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
| Fordhall Farm Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Root Food
What is Root Food's food hygiene rating?
Root Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 16 April 2024.
Is Root Food 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 Root Food last inspected?
Root Food was last inspected on 16 April 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 Root Food?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Root Food compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Root Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Root Food 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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Root Food is one of 109 rated food businesses in Market Drayton. See every hygiene rating in Market Drayton →
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