What is the average food hygiene rating in Shropshire?

The average food hygiene rating in Shropshire is 4.82 out of 5, across 2,865 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Shropshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

87.8% of rated premises in Shropshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Shropshire 61 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Shropshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,516 food businesses in Shropshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.8% of the 2,865 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Shropshire have a low hygiene rating?

41 food businesses in Shropshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Shropshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Shropshire (3,109 establishments on record, 2,865 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Shropshire

In Shropshire, 87.8% of 2,865 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.82/5. These figures cover 3,109 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Shropshire has 2,516 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,865 rated premises (87.8%). 41 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 87.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +8.1 pp
National rank: 61 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Shropshire

5★ Very Good

2,516 (87.8%)

4★ Good

225 (7.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

83 (2.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

29 (1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (0.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

Plus 244 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 244 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Shropshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Shropshire?: The average food hygiene rating in Shropshire is 4.82 out of 5, across 2,865 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Shropshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 87.8% of rated premises in Shropshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Shropshire 61 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Shropshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,516 food businesses in Shropshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.8% of the 2,865 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Shropshire have a low hygiene rating?: 41 food businesses in Shropshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Shropshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Shropshire (3,109 establishments on record, 2,865 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Shropshire

SY1413 places · 82.9% 5★

Top-rated places in Shropshire

Batchcott & WallerOther catering premises · SY6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Old BellPub/bar/nightclub · Old Bell 115 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire · SY2 6BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Rectory Farm B&BHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · SY6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Radbrook HouseCaring Premises · Radbrook House 46 Stanhill Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire · SY3 6AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Asda Stores LimitedRetailers - other · Supermarket At Petrol Filling Station Hereford Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire · SY3 0DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
GreggsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Petrol Filling Station Hereford Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire · SY3 0DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Gills Puddings LimitedManufacturers/packers · 207 Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire · TF9 3EW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Cateena LtdDistributors/Transporters · Unit 5 Upper Baveney Park Baveney Lane, Neen Savage, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire · DY14 8LF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Montgomery's TowerPub/bar/nightclub · Montgomerys Tower Lower Claremont Bank, Shrewsbury, Shropshire · SY1 1RT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Shrewsbury HotelPub/bar/nightclub · The Shrewsbury Hotel Mardol, Shrewsbury, Shropshire · SY1 1PU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Supplyer LtdDistributors/Transporters · Unit 5 Upper Baveney Park Baveney Lane, Neen Savage, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire · DY14 8LF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
The ArmouryPub/bar/nightclub · The Armoury Victoria Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire · SY1 1HH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Shropshire

Londis Priory StoreRetailers - other · Worthen Priory Store, Worthen, Shropshire · SY5 9HW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 September 2025
The Co-OpRetailers - other · Supermarket The Morris Radbrook Centre Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire · SY3 6DU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 May 2025
Wem ButchersManufacturers/packers · 6 High Street, Wem, Shropshire · SY4 5AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2026
Gelato PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Bridgewater Building Bridgewater Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire · SY13 1QJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 September 2025
Chico'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 22 Beatrice Street, Oswestry, Shropshire · SY11 1QG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Country FoodsMobile caterer · SY8
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026
D W Wall And SonManufacturers/packers · Shop Adj Wilton House Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire · SY7 9NL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
Fryer Freemans LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire · SY7 9NE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 3,109 real Food Standards Agency records for Shropshire, of which 2,865 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.