The Meat Man food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Shropshire
The Meat Man holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: 94A Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AL
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Meat Man among the 2,512 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 | 2,512 | 88% | ← The Meat Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 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 Meat Man 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 Meat Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| OsNosh CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2020 |
| Chloe-Ann's Sweet Treats And Hampers Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Hatters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Honeycomb Cottage & Kitchen Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Jeanies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Mickey Finns Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2016 |
| Raya's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
Questions about The Meat Man
What is The Meat Man's food hygiene rating?
The Meat Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 9 April 2025.
Is The Meat Man 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Meat Man last inspected?
The Meat Man was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 The Meat Man?
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 Meat Man compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Meat Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Meat Man 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme
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