Pontesbury Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Pontesbury Baptist Church 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: Pontesbury Baptist Church was inspected on 25 August 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: Pontesbury Baptist Church Chapel Street, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0RJ
How this rating has changed
Pontesbury Baptist Church was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 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 Pontesbury Baptist Church 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% | ← Pontesbury Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pontesbury Baptist Church 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 Pontesbury Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hignetts Of Pontesbury Ltd Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cliffdale Residential Home Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 May 2025 |
| Onestop Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Dining @ Pontesbury Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Nag's Head Pontesbury Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Pontesbury Baptist Church
What is Pontesbury Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Pontesbury Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Pontesbury Baptist Church 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 Pontesbury Baptist Church last inspected?
Pontesbury Baptist Church was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pontesbury Baptist Church?
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 Pontesbury Baptist Church compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,889 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pontesbury Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Pontesbury Baptist Church 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme
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