Bargain Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Bargain Booze holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Bargain Booze was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 1 Church Street, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8BS
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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
Bargain Booze was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 0.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 0 | 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 0 is rare: only 3 of 2,889 rated places in Shropshire score this low, about one in 963. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Bargain Booze |
A further 235 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Bargain Booze the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Bargain Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Beckie's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Nook Retailers - other | 55 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Talbot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 November 2025 |
| Gauthama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ashley’s Bakery Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Bargain Booze
What is Bargain Booze's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Booze has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Shropshire Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Bargain Booze safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Bargain Booze last inspected?
Bargain Booze was last inspected on 8 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 Bargain Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bargain Booze compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,889 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bargain Booze holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Bargain Booze 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 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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Understanding this rating
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Bargain Booze is one of 34 rated food businesses in Cleobury Mortimer. See every hygiene rating in Cleobury Mortimer →
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