Alderford Lake food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Alderford Lake 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 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Glas Tilstock Road, Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Alderford Lake 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% | ← Alderford Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 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 Alderford Lake 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 Alderford Lake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Outside The Classroom Mobile caterer | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| ABM Catering @ Sir John Talbot School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Hazelwood Shireliving Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cafe@Aston Barclay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
Questions about Alderford Lake
What is Alderford Lake's food hygiene rating?
Alderford Lake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Alderford Lake 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 Alderford Lake last inspected?
Alderford Lake was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Alderford Lake?
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 Alderford Lake compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Alderford Lake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Alderford Lake 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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