The Agency food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Telford and Wrekin Council
The Agency 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
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 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: 34 High Street, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7AG
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts The Agency among the 1,137 places in Telford and Wrekin Council holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,137 | 85% | ← The Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Agency 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 Agency, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Casita Bar Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ironbridge Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Donutology Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| Moonshine Fuggles Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Grays Of Shropshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Darby's 1779 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Eleys Of Ironbridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about The Agency
What is The Agency's food hygiene rating?
The Agency has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 16 January 2026.
Is The Agency 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 The Agency last inspected?
The Agency was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Agency?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Agency 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, and The Agency is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The Agency 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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