Shell Lingfield food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tandridge
Shell Lingfield holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Godstone Road, Lingfield, RH7 6BN
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Shell Lingfield among the 562 places in Tandridge holding top marks, 92% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 562 | 92% | ← Shell Lingfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Shell Lingfield none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shell Lingfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Century Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Lingfield Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Seven Day Grocers Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Lingfield Pizza Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Co-Operative Group Lingfield Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Shell Lingfield
What is Shell Lingfield's food hygiene rating?
Shell Lingfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Shell Lingfield safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Lingfield last inspected?
Shell Lingfield was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Lingfield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Lingfield compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Lingfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Shell Lingfield and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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