Ashley’s Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Ashley’s Bakery 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: 19A High Street, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8DG
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Ashley’s Bakery sits behind roughly 2,512 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,512 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ← Ashley’s Bakery | |
| 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 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 Ashley’s Bakery 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 Ashley’s Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nook Retailers - other | 19 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Spice Empire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Lamp Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| The Talbot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 November 2025 |
| Gourmet San Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 July 2025 |
| Mortimer Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Stable Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Ashley’s Bakery
What is Ashley’s Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Ashley’s Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Ashley’s Bakery 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 Ashley’s Bakery last inspected?
Ashley’s Bakery was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Ashley’s Bakery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashley’s Bakery compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ashley’s Bakery holds a 4. 223 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Ashley’s Bakery 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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