Bishops Castle Delight food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Shropshire
Bishops Castle Delight holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 June 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.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Shropshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Shropshire ratings →
Address: 4 Salop Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5BW
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Bishops Castle Delight was re-inspected on 10 June 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | 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
A 2 is rare: only 29 of 2,889 rated places in Shropshire score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,534 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ← Bishops Castle Delight | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bishops Castle Delight the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bishops Castle Delight, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Yarborough House Book Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2009 |
| The Ganges Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 July 2026 |
| Dragons Lair Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Crown And Anchor Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2017 |
| Castlehaven Care Ltd Caring Premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Chai Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| The Happy Bap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Bishops Castle Delight
What is Bishops Castle Delight's food hygiene rating?
Bishops Castle Delight has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Shropshire Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Bishops Castle Delight safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bishops Castle Delight last inspected?
Bishops Castle Delight was last inspected on 10 June 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 Bishops Castle Delight?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bishops Castle Delight compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,889 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bishops Castle Delight holds a 2. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Bishops Castle Delight 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Shropshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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