The Shrewsbury Ark food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The Shrewsbury Ark 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: Rock And Fountain Inn 32 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EH
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Shrewsbury Ark 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 Shrewsbury Ark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shrewsbury Ark 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 Shrewsbury Ark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza Shrewsbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Castle Gates Store Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Dog And Pheasant Pub/bar/nightclub | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| Dough And Oil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Costa Limited T/A Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The Shrewsbury Ark
What is The Shrewsbury Ark's food hygiene rating?
The Shrewsbury Ark has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 30 April 2024.
Is The Shrewsbury Ark 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 Shrewsbury Ark last inspected?
The Shrewsbury Ark 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 Shrewsbury Ark?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shrewsbury Ark compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Shrewsbury Ark is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Shrewsbury Ark 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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