The Grape Tree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
The Grape Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 May 2015, more than 11 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: 27 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DB
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Grape Tree among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← The Grape Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 The Grape Tree 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 The Grape Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetee's Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Tanners Wines Ltd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Harp Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| The Harp Bridgnorth Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Gatehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about The Grape Tree
What is The Grape Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Grape Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 27 May 2015.
Is The Grape Tree 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grape Tree last inspected?
The Grape Tree was last inspected on 27 May 2015, more than 11 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 The Grape Tree?
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 The Grape Tree compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Grape Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Grape Tree 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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