The Stable Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Stable Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 27 March 2024, more than 2 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: The Stable Bar Kings Head 3 Whitburn Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4QN
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Stable Bar 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% | ← The Stable Bar | |
| 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 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 Stable Bar 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 Stable Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radici Kings Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Mike & Sarah's Family Butchers Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| The Perfume Laboratory Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bridgnorth Samosa Junction & Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2020 |
| Simply The Best Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Twisted Lemon Limited Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about The Stable Bar
What is The Stable Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Stable Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 27 March 2024.
Is The Stable Bar 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stable Bar last inspected?
The Stable Bar was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 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 The Stable Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stable Bar compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Stable Bar holds a 4. 222 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Stable Bar 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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