The Compass Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Compass Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Compasses Inn 45 Long Row, Shrewsbury, SY1 4DE
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Compass Inn 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% | ← The Compass Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Compass Inn 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 The Compass Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Great Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Condover College Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2012 |
| Birdie Bays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Flavourz Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Dog And Pheasant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Darwin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about The Compass Inn
What is The Compass Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Compass Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 19 June 2024.
Is The Compass Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Compass Inn last inspected?
The Compass Inn was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Compass Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Compass Inn compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Compass Inn holds a 4. 223 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Compass Inn 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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