The Drink Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Telford and Wrekin Council
The Drink Stop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 May 2025, 13 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: 13A The Parade, Donnington, Telford, TF2 8EQ
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
In Telford and Wrekin Council, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Drink Stop sits behind roughly 1,137 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ← The Drink Stop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Drink Stop 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 The Drink Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Co Operative Retail Services Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Donnington Community Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| Coverage Care Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| G N Badley And Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Highmount Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Clock Tower Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Alex Indian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Drink Stop
What is The Drink Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Drink Stop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 29 May 2025.
Is The Drink Stop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Drink Stop last inspected?
The Drink Stop was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Drink Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Drink Stop compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, while The Drink Stop holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The Drink Stop 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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