Sofia food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Telford and Wrekin Council
Sofia holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 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: Shop 2 Meadow Close, Trench, Telford, TF2 6PB
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
In Telford and Wrekin Council, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Sofia sits behind roughly 1,270 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← Sofia | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sofia 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 Sofia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentleys Diner @ Wilsons Auctions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Arjys Cuisine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Alex Indian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Asda Express Burger King Telford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Subway Telford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Asda Express Telford PFS Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
Questions about Sofia
What is Sofia's food hygiene rating?
Sofia has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Sofia safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sofia last inspected?
Sofia was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Sofia?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sofia 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, while Sofia holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Sofia 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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