The Highwayman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Highwayman 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
This is a fresh result: The Highwayman was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Highwayman Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 2RT
How this rating has changed
The Highwayman was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Highwayman 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 Highwayman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Highwayman 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 Highwayman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Bluebell View Care Home Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| B&M Home Store And Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Costa Limited T/A Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Black Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Cafe M @ Oswestry Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Martin's Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
Questions about The Highwayman
What is The Highwayman's food hygiene rating?
The Highwayman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 8 July 2026.
Is The Highwayman 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 The Highwayman last inspected?
The Highwayman was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Highwayman?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Highwayman compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Highwayman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Highwayman 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Highwayman is one of 193 rated food businesses in Oswestry. See every hygiene rating in Oswestry →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme
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