Troll Cave food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Troll Cave 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
This is a fresh result: Troll Cave was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Second Floor 2 Maypole Court High Street, Wem, SY4 5AA
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Troll Cave 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% | ← Troll Cave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Troll Cave 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 Troll Cave, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wem Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 21 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| White Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Chicos Mediterranean Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Castle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Wem Pizza Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Betsy’s Woodland Sensory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Fruitful Deli Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Sweet Pea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
Questions about Troll Cave
What is Troll Cave's food hygiene rating?
Troll Cave has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Troll Cave 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 Troll Cave last inspected?
Troll Cave was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Troll Cave?
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 Troll Cave compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Troll Cave is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Troll Cave 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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