Shakespeare Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Telford and Wrekin Council
Shakespeare Inn 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
This is a fresh result: Shakespeare Inn was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Telford and Wrekin Council ratings →
Address: The Shakespeare Inn High Street, Coalport, Telford, TF8 7HT
How this rating has changed
Shakespeare Inn was re-inspected on 27 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | 5 5 | 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 Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts Shakespeare Inn among the 1,158 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 | 1,158 | 85% | ← Shakespeare Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Good
- 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 Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Blists Hill - National Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| All Nations Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Hub on the Hill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| John Fletcher Of Madeley Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| ROC Centre Telford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
Questions about Shakespeare Inn
What is Shakespeare Inn's food hygiene rating?
Shakespeare Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 27 August 2026.
Is Shakespeare Inn 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 Shakespeare Inn last inspected?
Shakespeare Inn was last inspected on 27 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Shakespeare Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shakespeare Inn compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, and Shakespeare Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Shakespeare 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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