The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant

Bridgnorth

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 27 May 2026 by Shropshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant, from November 2025 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2025 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant.

Food hygiene rating history for The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
21 November 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
27 May 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant in Bridgnorth has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Punch Bowl Inn Ludlow Road,
Ludlow Road,
Bridgnorth,
Shropshire,
WV16 5NQ

The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant?

Food hygiene at The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant is inspected by Shropshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/foodhygienescheme or [email protected].

Questions about The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant

What is The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 27 May 2026.

When was The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant last inspected?

The Old Punch Bowl Inn and Restaurant was last inspected by Shropshire on 27 May 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.