Shell Trafalgar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Shell Trafalgar 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 June 2024, more than 2 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: Shell Trefalgar, Tregolls Road, Truro, TR1 1PU
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Shell Trafalgar among the 4,460 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Shell Trafalgar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 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 Trafalgar 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 Trafalgar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Kebab Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Grounded Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Ganges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Luxe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Old Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Mega Shakes Truro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Shell Trafalgar
What is Shell Trafalgar's food hygiene rating?
Shell Trafalgar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Shell Trafalgar 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 Trafalgar last inspected?
Shell Trafalgar was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Trafalgar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Trafalgar compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Trafalgar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Shell Trafalgar 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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