The Country Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The Country Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: The Boldings, Astley Abbots, Bridgnorth, WV16 4SS
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Country Kitchen 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 Country Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Country Kitchen 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 Country Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Stockton House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd @ St Leonards C E Junior School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Aarti Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Coverage Care Services Limited Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Woodberry Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Hundred House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Keith Alderson Butchers Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about The Country Kitchen
What is The Country Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Country Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 30 April 2024.
Is The Country Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Country Kitchen last inspected?
The Country Kitchen was last inspected on 30 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 The Country Kitchen?
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 Country Kitchen compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Country Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Country Kitchen 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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