Cafe@Aston Barclay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Cafe@Aston Barclay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2023, 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: Prees Heath Motor Auction Heath Road, Prees Heath, Whitchurch, SY13 2AE
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Cafe@Aston Barclay 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% | ← Cafe@Aston Barclay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cafe@Aston Barclay 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 Cafe@Aston Barclay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raven Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Bev's Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Raven Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Chef In The Wood Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Glutton And Co Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Get Outside The Classroom Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Alderford Lake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Cafe@Aston Barclay
What is Cafe@Aston Barclay's food hygiene rating?
Cafe@Aston Barclay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Cafe@Aston Barclay 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe@Aston Barclay last inspected?
Cafe@Aston Barclay was last inspected on 15 November 2023, 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 Cafe@Aston Barclay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cafe@Aston Barclay compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe@Aston Barclay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Cafe@Aston Barclay 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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