The Squirrel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
The Squirrel Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 13 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: The Squirrel Inn Kidderminster Road, Alveley, WV15 6LW
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Squirrel Inn sits behind roughly 2,735 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ← The Squirrel Inn | |
| 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 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 The Squirrel Inn 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 Squirrel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Alveley Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Spice House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Alveley Foodstore Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 April 2022 |
| Legend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Poolehall Fisheries Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about The Squirrel Inn
What is The Squirrel Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Squirrel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Shropshire Council on 14 May 2025.
Is The Squirrel Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Squirrel Inn last inspected?
The Squirrel Inn was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 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 Squirrel Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Squirrel Inn compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Squirrel Inn holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Squirrel Inn 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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