Vermeulens food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Shropshire
Vermeulens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: 6 Cross Street, Ellesmere, SY12 0AR
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Vermeulens 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% | ← Vermeulens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Vermeulens 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 Vermeulens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOOSE Eats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Pete's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| B Hawkins And Son Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 June 2025 |
| Thaimere Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Ellesmere Newsagents Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| More Than A Sundae Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| New Wan Loy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| The Ellesmere Hotel Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about Vermeulens
What is Vermeulens's food hygiene rating?
Vermeulens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Vermeulens 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vermeulens last inspected?
Vermeulens was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Vermeulens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vermeulens compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Vermeulens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Vermeulens 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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Vermeulens is one of 52 rated food businesses in Ellesmere. See every hygiene rating in Ellesmere →
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