The Charles Darwin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Charles Darwin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Charles Darwin Sutton Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6HN
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Charles Darwin 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% | ← The Charles Darwin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Charles Darwin 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 Charles Darwin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Co-Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Busy Bees Shrewsbury Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Costa @ Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Beaten Track Harvester Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about The Charles Darwin
What is The Charles Darwin's food hygiene rating?
The Charles Darwin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 3 October 2025.
Is The Charles Darwin 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Charles Darwin last inspected?
The Charles Darwin was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 months 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 Charles Darwin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Charles Darwin compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Charles Darwin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Charles Darwin 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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