The Shakespeare

Bridgnorth

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Shakespeare scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 17 April 2026 by Shropshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Shakespeare, from March 2018 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 2 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Shakespeare.

Food hygiene rating history for The Shakespeare
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
14 March 2018	5 / 5	Very good
17 April 2026	2 / 5	Improvement necessary

What does this rating mean?

The Shakespeare in Bridgnorth has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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?

The Shakespeare West Castle Street,
Bridgnorth,
Shropshire,
WV16 4AD

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Shakespeare. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Shakespeare?

Food hygiene at The Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare

What is The Shakespeare’s food hygiene rating?

The Shakespeare has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 April 2026.

When was The Shakespeare last inspected?

The Shakespeare was last inspected by Shropshire on 17 April 2026.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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.