Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Telford and Wrekin Council
Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 8 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: Apley Arms Shawbirch Road, Shawbirch, Telford, TF1 3QA
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) among the 1,137 places in Telford and Wrekin Council holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,137 | 85% | ← Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) 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 Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakemore Retail (Spar) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Dothill Pre-School Childcare School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Cafe Bistro @ Women's Children's Unit PRH Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Emburgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Brooklands Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Brooklands Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Honeybuns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms)
What is Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms)'s food hygiene rating?
Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) last inspected?
Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 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 Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, and Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Toby Carvery Telford (Apley Arms) 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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