Shell Bridgwater food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Somerset
Shell Bridgwater holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 January 2026, 5 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: Old Works Road, Dunball, TA6 4BQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Shell Bridgwater among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Shell Bridgwater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral's Table Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Butterflies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aspen @ Puriton Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2015 |
| Court Farm Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about Shell Bridgwater
What is Shell Bridgwater's food hygiene rating?
Shell Bridgwater has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Shell Bridgwater 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Bridgwater last inspected?
Shell Bridgwater was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Bridgwater?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bridgwater compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Bridgwater is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Shell Bridgwater 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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