Ellesmere has 46 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 98% achieving the top rating of 5.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 36% of food businesses in Ellesmere.
6 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
4 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–46 of 46 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | 998 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Shrewsbury | 670 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Oswestry | 194 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Bridgnorth | 149 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Ludlow | 133 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Whitchurch (Shropshire) | 96 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
There are currently 46 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Ellesmere, out of 638,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Ellesmere, the average hygiene rating is 5.0/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 98% of rated businesses in Ellesmere hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Ellesmere are carried out by Shropshire. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Ellesmere was last updated on 3 July 2026.