Downes Greengocers & Florists food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Downes Greengocers & Florists holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 49 - 49A High Street, Broseley, TF12 5EZ
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Downes Greengocers & Florists sits behind roughly 2,513 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ← Downes Greengocers & Florists | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 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 Downes Greengocers & Florists 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 Downes Greengocers & Florists, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select & Save Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Nurture And Grow Day Nursery Caring Premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Amy's Scran Van Mobile caterer | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Pizza And Kebab Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Broseley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Broseley Newsagents J And ME Homer Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Mikey’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Sweet Treats & More Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Downes Greengocers & Florists
What is Downes Greengocers & Florists's food hygiene rating?
Downes Greengocers & Florists has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Downes Greengocers & Florists safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Downes Greengocers & Florists last inspected?
Downes Greengocers & Florists was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Downes Greengocers & Florists?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Downes Greengocers & Florists compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Downes Greengocers & Florists holds a 4. 222 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Downes Greengocers & Florists 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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