MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 April 2025, 15 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: 5 London Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6NN
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) sits behind roughly 2,513 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ← MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) 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 MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaten Track Harvester Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Border Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2017 |
| Dun Cow Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Avadh Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Bollywood Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Ganges Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Coleham Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Eatwise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD)
What is MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD)'s food hygiene rating?
MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 8 April 2025.
Is MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) last inspected?
MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 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 MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) holds a 4. 222 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects MKS Store (M&V Patel LTD) 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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