Shell Waitrose Brentwood food hygiene rating
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Shell Waitrose Brentwood 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 16 January 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 146-148 Warley Hill, Warley, Brentwood, CM14 5HE
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Shell Waitrose Brentwood among the 554 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 84% 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 | 554 | 84% | ← Shell Waitrose Brentwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 Waitrose Brentwood 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 Waitrose Brentwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Butterflies Montessori School Ltd School/college/university | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| ECL Hogarth OP Service Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Christ Church Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Cellers Wine Merchants Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2017 |
| Brentwood Karting Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| Beyond Cafe And Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Shell Waitrose Brentwood
What is Shell Waitrose Brentwood's food hygiene rating?
Shell Waitrose Brentwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 16 January 2021.
Is Shell Waitrose Brentwood 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 Waitrose Brentwood last inspected?
Shell Waitrose Brentwood was last inspected on 16 January 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Waitrose Brentwood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Waitrose Brentwood compare to other places in Brentwood?
84% of the 663 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Waitrose Brentwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Shell Waitrose Brentwood 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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