The african salopian store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Telford and Wrekin Council
The african salopian store holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the supermarket and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: 32 - 36 New Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1NE
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
A 1 is rare: only 29 of 1,335 rated places in Telford and Wrekin Council score this low, about one in 46. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ← The african salopian store | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Major improvement necessary
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 african salopian store the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The african salopian store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardroom Gaming Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Casper Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| DINA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Cashino Gaming Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Confections & Creations Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Go Greek Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Carriages At The Station Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The african salopian store
What is The african salopian store's food hygiene rating?
The african salopian store has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 10 March 2026.
Is The african salopian store safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The african salopian store last inspected?
The african salopian store was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The african salopian store?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The african salopian store compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, while The african salopian store holds a 1. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The african salopian store 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Telford and Wrekin Council, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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