Athena Greek Taverna food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Athena Greek Taverna 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: Athena Greek Taverna was inspected on 29 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: 1 The Angel Broad Street, Ludlow, SY8 1LT
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How this rating has changed
Athena Greek Taverna was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 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 Athena Greek Taverna among the 2,533 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 | 2,533 | 88% | ← Athena Greek Taverna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <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 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 Athena Greek Taverna 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 Athena Greek Taverna, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Broad Bean Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Shapla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 March 2025 |
| Ludlow Cake Jar Company Manufacturers/packers | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Walton's Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 June 2026 |
| D W Wall & Son Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| Vine & Juniper Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| The Blood Bay Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
Questions about Athena Greek Taverna
What is Athena Greek Taverna's food hygiene rating?
Athena Greek Taverna has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Athena Greek Taverna 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 Athena Greek Taverna last inspected?
Athena Greek Taverna was last inspected on 29 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 Athena Greek Taverna?
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 Athena Greek Taverna compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,889 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Athena Greek Taverna is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Athena Greek Taverna 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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