Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Telford and Wrekin Council
Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: The Care Village Beech Spinney, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7NE
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney 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% | ← Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney 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 Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A And B Fruits Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Heritage View Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Baked Bean Bakery Limted Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Donutology Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| Grays Of Shropshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Ironbridge Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| La Casita Bar Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney
What is Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney's food hygiene rating?
Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney last inspected?
Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney 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, and Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Honeysuckle, Thistle And Dingle @ Beech Spinney 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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