Salopian Star food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
Salopian Star holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 July 2018, more than 8 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: Salopian Star 21 Stafford Street, Market Drayton, TF9 1HX
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Salopian Star sits behind roughly 2,513 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ← Salopian Star | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Salopian Star 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 Salopian Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Nosh Pizza Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Drayton Star Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2025 |
| Pig N Ell Mobile caterer | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Cookies Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Peony and Tonic Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Salopian Star
What is Salopian Star's food hygiene rating?
Salopian Star has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 4 July 2018.
Is Salopian Star safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salopian Star last inspected?
Salopian Star was last inspected on 4 July 2018, more than 8 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 Salopian Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Salopian Star compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Salopian Star holds a 4. 222 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Salopian Star 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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