Shrewsbury Handy Veg food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Shropshire
Shrewsbury Handy Veg holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2024, 23 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: Unit T 11 Centurion Park Kendal Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4EH
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Shrewsbury Handy Veg 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% | ← Shrewsbury Handy Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shrewsbury Handy Veg 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 Shrewsbury Handy Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavourz Other catering premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Birdie Bays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Giggling Street Shrewsbury Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Condover College Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2012 |
| Costa Limited T/A Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bookers Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Shrewsbury Handy Veg
What is Shrewsbury Handy Veg's food hygiene rating?
Shrewsbury Handy Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 5 August 2024.
Is Shrewsbury Handy Veg 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shrewsbury Handy Veg last inspected?
Shrewsbury Handy Veg was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 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 Shrewsbury Handy Veg?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shrewsbury Handy Veg compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shrewsbury Handy Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Shrewsbury Handy Veg 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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