Shell Old Coulsdon food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Shell Old Coulsdon 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 28 March 2022, more than 4 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: Garage, 215 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EN
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Shell Old Coulsdon among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Shell Old Coulsdon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 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 Old Coulsdon 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 Old Coulsdon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightsparks Day Nursery @ Oasis Academy Coulsdon Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Breakfast & AfterSchool Clubs At Keston Primary School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Caterham Pumas YFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| 17th Purley Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Bolton Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Shell Old Coulsdon
What is Shell Old Coulsdon's food hygiene rating?
Shell Old Coulsdon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 28 March 2022.
Is Shell Old Coulsdon 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 Old Coulsdon last inspected?
Shell Old Coulsdon was last inspected on 28 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Old Coulsdon?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Old Coulsdon compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Old Coulsdon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Shell Old Coulsdon 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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