The Horseshoes Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Telford and Wrekin Council
The Horseshoes Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Horse Shoes Inn Holyhead Road, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5AE
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
In Telford and Wrekin Council, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Horseshoes Inn 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 Horseshoes Inn | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Horseshoes Inn 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 Horseshoes Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Builder Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Asda Living Cafe Telford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| ABC Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| A Taste Of Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Chata Polska Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Biedronka Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Arleston Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Horseshoes Inn
What is The Horseshoes Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Horseshoes Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 6 December 2023.
Is The Horseshoes Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Horseshoes Inn last inspected?
The Horseshoes Inn was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Horseshoes Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Horseshoes Inn 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 Horseshoes Inn holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects The Horseshoes Inn 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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