Ridleys on the River food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Ridleys on the River 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: Ridleys on the River was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Shropshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Shropshire ratings →
Address: 15 Bridge Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4BE
How this rating has changed
Ridleys on the River was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Ridleys on the River among the 2,534 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 | 2,534 | 88% | ← Ridleys on the River | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 235 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 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 Ridleys on the River 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 Ridleys on the River, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knickerbockers Ice-Cream Parlour Other catering premises | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Bassa Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bishop Percys House Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| The Winding House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Black Boy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| The Viking Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| The Boatyard Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Violets Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Ridleys on the River
What is Ridleys on the River's food hygiene rating?
Ridleys on the River has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Ridleys on the River 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 Ridleys on the River last inspected?
Ridleys on the River was last inspected on 10 July 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 Ridleys on the River?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ridleys on the River compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,889 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ridleys on the River is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Ridleys on the River 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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Ridleys on the River is one of 180 rated food businesses in Bridgnorth. See every hygiene rating in Bridgnorth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme
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