Shell Cross Keys food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bromsgrove
Shell Cross Keys 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: Kidderminster Road South, Hagley, Worcestershire, DY9 0JL
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts Shell Cross Keys among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← Shell Cross Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fig And Favour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ducklings Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Hagley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Moody's Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Our Plaice In Hagley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Coffee & Clay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| H.P.S Wrap Around Care Club Ltd @ Hagley Primary School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Shell Cross Keys
What is Shell Cross Keys's food hygiene rating?
Shell Cross Keys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Shell Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys last inspected?
Shell Cross Keys was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Cross Keys?
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 Cross Keys compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Cross Keys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects Shell Cross Keys 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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