NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four restaurants, pubs and takeaways across north Shropshire.

Several restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclubs and food outlets have had their inspection results listed on the Food Standards Agency’s website.

 

What do the numbers mean?

  • Zero – Urgent improvement necessary.
  • One – Major improvements necessary.
  • Two – Improvements necessary.
  • Three – Generally Satisfactory.
  • Four – Good on assessment.
  • Five – Seen as very good.

 

Which eateries are on the new list?

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

  • Rated 5: Old School House at Oswestry Visitor And Exhibition Centre, 1 - 3 Church Terrace, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry; rated on January 17

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

  • Rated 5: Castle Hotel at 14 High Street, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire; rated on December 1

Takeaways

  • Rated 5: Not Today Seitan at Powis Market Hall, Bailey Head, Oswestry, Shropshire; rated on January 24
  • Rated 5: Taj Tandoori Takeaway at 1 Castle Villas, St Martins Road, Gobowen, Oswestry; rated on January 17

 

What happens next?

Businesses which are given low ratings of zero or one must make urgent or major improvements to hygiene standards.

The local authority food safety officer has several enforcement options available and gives advice and guidance to make sure these improvements are made.

The food safety officer will also tell the business how quickly these improvements must be made and this will depend on the type of issue that needs to be addressed.

If the officer finds a business’s hygiene standards are very poor and there is an imminent risk to public health, when food may be unsafe to eat, the officer must act to ensure consumers are protected.

This could result in stopping part of the business or closing it down until it is safe.