The Meatball Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The Meatball Shack 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 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 53A Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4DT
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Meatball Shack 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 Meatball Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Meatball Shack 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 Meatball Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condover College Limited Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2012 |
| Birdie Bays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Flavourz Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Flaming Great Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Café M @Shrewsbury Sports Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Giggling Street Shrewsbury Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Dining @ Sundorne Infant School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about The Meatball Shack
What is The Meatball Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Meatball Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 20 September 2024.
Is The Meatball Shack 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 Meatball Shack last inspected?
The Meatball Shack was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Meatball Shack?
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 Meatball Shack compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Meatball Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Meatball Shack 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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