The Talbot Inn

Much Wenlock

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

Last inspected on 13 February 2025 by Shropshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Talbot Inn, from May 2018 to February 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 3 in 2025.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Talbot Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
17 May 2018	5 / 5	Very good
13 February 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Talbot Inn in Much Wenlock 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?

13 High Street,
Much Wenlock,
Shropshire,
TF13 6AA

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

Who inspects The Talbot Inn?

Food hygiene at The Talbot Inn 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 Talbot Inn

What is The Talbot Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Talbot Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 February 2025.

When was The Talbot Inn last inspected?

The Talbot Inn was last inspected by Shropshire on 13 February 2025.

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.