Fosters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Fosters Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 August 2022, more than 3 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: 56 Mill Street, Bridgnorth, WV15 5AG
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Fosters Arms 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% | ← Fosters Arms | |
| 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 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 Fosters 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 Fosters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kum Tong Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The Vine Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Little Green House Caring Premises | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Thalio - Asian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| The Falcon Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Bridgnorth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| China Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Fosters Arms
What is Fosters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Fosters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 15 August 2022.
Is Fosters Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fosters Arms last inspected?
Fosters Arms was last inspected on 15 August 2022, more than 3 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 Fosters Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fosters Arms compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Fosters Arms holds a 4. 222 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Fosters 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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