Shell Smalleys Garages food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Shell Smalleys Garages 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 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Land At Former Petrol Filling Station Selby Road, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 4JD
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Shell Smalleys Garages among the 1,869 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,869 | 73% | ← Shell Smalleys Garages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 182 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 269 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 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 Smalleys Garages 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 Smalleys Garages, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Harry Priestley House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Adeline House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Old Mill Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Shell Smalleys Garages
What is Shell Smalleys Garages's food hygiene rating?
Shell Smalleys Garages has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Shell Smalleys Garages 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 Smalleys Garages last inspected?
Shell Smalleys Garages was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Smalleys Garages?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Smalleys Garages compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Smalleys Garages is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Shell Smalleys Garages 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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