The Bailey Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Bailey Head 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
The rating dates from 12 October 2022, more than 3 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 Bailey Head Bailey Head, Oswestry, SY11 1PZ
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Bailey Head 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 Bailey Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Bailey Head 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 Bailey Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brats And Dogs Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Oswestry Herbarium Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Oswestry Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amber's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Ostrich Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Eric Roberts Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| 56 Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Kwang Tung Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about The Bailey Head
What is The Bailey Head's food hygiene rating?
The Bailey Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 12 October 2022.
Is The Bailey Head 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 The Bailey Head last inspected?
The Bailey Head was last inspected on 12 October 2022, more than 3 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 Bailey Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bailey Head compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bailey Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Bailey Head 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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Understanding this rating
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