Shell Wickham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Shell Wickham 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 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: Fareham Road, Wickham, Fareham, PO17 5BY
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Shell Wickham among the 964 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 964 | 89% | ← Shell Wickham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 Wickham 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 Wickham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Mindz Ltd Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Kutis Of Wickham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A Good Yarn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| One Stop Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2022 |
| Crumbs @ Chesapeake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Nature's Nook Refillery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Meon Valley Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Shell Wickham
What is Shell Wickham's food hygiene rating?
Shell Wickham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Shell Wickham 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 Wickham last inspected?
Shell Wickham was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Wickham?
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 Wickham compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,079 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Wickham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Shell Wickham 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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