Ugly Duckling food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Telford and Wrekin Council
Ugly Duckling holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ugly Duckling was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Ugly Duckling Long Lane, Telford, TF6 6HA
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts Ugly Duckling among the 1,137 places in Telford and Wrekin Council holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,137 | 85% | ← Ugly Duckling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ugly Duckling, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Goose at Home Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Blakemore Retail (Spar) Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Chat Cafe ‘the Chattery’ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Keycap Care and Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Admaston News Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Admaston Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Dothill Pre-School Childcare School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about Ugly Duckling
What is Ugly Duckling's food hygiene rating?
Ugly Duckling has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Ugly Duckling 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ugly Duckling last inspected?
Ugly Duckling was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
How does Ugly Duckling compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, and Ugly Duckling is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Ugly Duckling 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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