The Market Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Market Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: Market Hotel Scotland Street, Ellesmere, SY12 0EG
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Market Hotel 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% | ← The Market Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Market Hotel 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 Market Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Black Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Freshmere Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Coco Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Premier Local Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Little Poppets Nursery Caring Premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| The Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| The Cherry Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about The Market Hotel
What is The Market Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Market Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Market Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Market Hotel last inspected?
The Market Hotel was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months 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 Market Hotel?
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 The Market Hotel compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Market Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Market Hotel 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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