The Talbot Hotel

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-11-12

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Talbot Hotel is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Talbot Hotel 29 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, DY14 8DQ, in the Shropshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Shropshire oversees 3,093 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Shropshire is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Talbot Hotel 29 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
Postcode
DY14 8DQ
Local Authority
Shropshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1894103

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Talbot Hotel?

The Talbot Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Shropshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was The Talbot Hotel last inspected?

The Talbot Hotel was last inspected on 2025-11-12. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can The Talbot Hotel improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is The Talbot Hotel located?

The Talbot Hotel is located at Talbot Hotel 29 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire , DY14 8DQ, in the Shropshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DY14 postcode area.