Forester Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Telford and Wrekin Council
Forester 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: 1 Wellington Road, Horsehay, Telford, TF4 3BS
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts Forester 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% | ← Forester Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Forester 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 Forester Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC @ Lightmoor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Captain Webb Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Captain Webb Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Elephant & Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Dawley Chatty Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Dawley House Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2018 |
| Easy Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Dawley Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
Questions about Forester Arms
What is Forester Arms's food hygiene rating?
Forester Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Forester 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 Forester Arms last inspected?
Forester Arms was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Forester Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forester Arms 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 Forester Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Forester 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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