Hungry Chef food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Hungry Chef 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 20 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: Cartref, Ford Heath, Shrewsbury, SY5 9GD
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Hungry Chef among the 2,512 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 | 2,512 | 88% | ← Hungry Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hungry Chef 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 Hungry Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 December 2025 |
| Gio's Taste of Italy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Gates At Ford Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Ford Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Sonia's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| R R Stores - Costcutter Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Preston Montford Field Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
Questions about Hungry Chef
What is Hungry Chef's food hygiene rating?
Hungry Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Hungry Chef 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 Hungry Chef last inspected?
Hungry Chef was last inspected on 20 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 Hungry Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hungry Chef compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hungry Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Hungry Chef 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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