Castle Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Castle Tea Rooms 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 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Tea Shop 1 East Castle Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AL
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Castle Tea Rooms 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% | ← Castle Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Castle Tea Rooms 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 Castle Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform 10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| High Town Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Costa Limited T/A Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| The Winding House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| The Viking Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| The Fat Olive Tapas Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Hideout Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about Castle Tea Rooms
What is Castle Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Castle Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Castle Tea Rooms 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 Castle Tea Rooms last inspected?
Castle Tea Rooms was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months 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 Castle Tea Rooms?
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 Castle Tea Rooms compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Castle Tea Rooms 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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