Shell Chesham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Shell Chesham 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 11 September 2024, 22 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: Nashleigh Hill Garage, Nashleigh Hill, Chesham, HP5 3JF
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Shell Chesham among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Shell Chesham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 Chesham 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 Chesham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2018 |
| Heritage House School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Jolly Sportsman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Aspire - Chiltern Skills & Enterprise Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bubbles Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Brushwood Junior School (Breakfast Club) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Kebab Box Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Ollie Owl Day Nursery Chesham Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2017 |
Questions about Shell Chesham
What is Shell Chesham's food hygiene rating?
Shell Chesham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Shell Chesham 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 Chesham last inspected?
Shell Chesham was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Chesham?
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 Chesham compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Chesham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Shell Chesham 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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Understanding this rating
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