Shell Waitrose Maidenhead food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Shell Waitrose Maidenhead 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 24 April 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 UK, Bath Road, Taplow, SL6 0AP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Shell Waitrose Maidenhead among the 3,226 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Shell Waitrose Maidenhead | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Waitrose Maidenhead 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 Waitrose Maidenhead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Maidenhead - Bridge Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bridge Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| A4 Local Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Caterlink At Forest Bridge School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Caterlink At Oldfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2022 |
| Claires Court Senior Boys School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2022 |
| Annas Kitchen At Desborough Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Challen's Chicks Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Shell Waitrose Maidenhead
What is Shell Waitrose Maidenhead's food hygiene rating?
Shell Waitrose Maidenhead has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Shell Waitrose Maidenhead 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 Waitrose Maidenhead last inspected?
Shell Waitrose Maidenhead was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Waitrose Maidenhead?
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 Waitrose Maidenhead compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Waitrose Maidenhead is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Shell Waitrose Maidenhead 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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