The Old Vicarage Hotel

The Old Vicarage Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at The Old Vicarage Hotel Hallon, Worfield, Shropshire, WV15 5JZ, in the Shropshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), 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 3,122 registered food businesses, of which 88% 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 hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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.