The Harp Bridgnorth food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Harp Bridgnorth 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: The Harp Inn 74 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DX
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Harp Bridgnorth 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 Harp Bridgnorth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harp Bridgnorth 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 Harp Bridgnorth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harp Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Apley On The High Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Royle Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2020 |
| Jewel Of The Severn Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| The Grape Tree Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2015 |
Questions about The Harp Bridgnorth
What is The Harp Bridgnorth's food hygiene rating?
The Harp Bridgnorth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Harp Bridgnorth 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 Harp Bridgnorth last inspected?
The Harp Bridgnorth was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Harp Bridgnorth?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Harp Bridgnorth compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Harp Bridgnorth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Harp Bridgnorth 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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