Shell Ropley food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hampshire
Shell Ropley 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 19 August 2025, 10 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: Dene Self Service The Dene Ropley Alresford SO24 0BG, SO24 0BG
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Shell Ropley among the 803 places in East Hampshire 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 | 803 | 84% | ← Shell Ropley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 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 Ropley 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 Ropley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop &The T Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Cruickshank's Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2021 |
| Baguette Me Not Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Ropley CofE Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Ropley CofE Primary School Wraparound Care School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Courtyard Post Office & Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2020 |
| The Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| The Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Shell Ropley
What is Shell Ropley's food hygiene rating?
Shell Ropley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Shell Ropley 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 Ropley last inspected?
Shell Ropley was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Ropley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ropley compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Ropley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Shell Ropley 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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