Shell Waitrose Hickstead food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Shell Waitrose Hickstead 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 20 November 2024, 19 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: Shell UK, Hickstead Service Station, Jobs Lane, RH17 5NZ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Shell Waitrose Hickstead among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← Shell Waitrose Hickstead | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 Waitrose Hickstead 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 Hickstead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet & Chill Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Baked By Felicity Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Farine Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Maxwells Events Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Melianthos Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| EIXO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Shell Waitrose Hickstead
What is Shell Waitrose Hickstead's food hygiene rating?
Shell Waitrose Hickstead has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Shell Waitrose Hickstead 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 Hickstead last inspected?
Shell Waitrose Hickstead was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Waitrose Hickstead?
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 Waitrose Hickstead compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Waitrose Hickstead is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Shell Waitrose Hickstead 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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