Pantry Shelf food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Brentwood
Pantry Shelf holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 September 2021, 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: Unit 3D, Suffolk House, Ashwells Road, CM15 9SG
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Pantry Shelf among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Pantry Shelf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Pantry Shelf 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 Pantry Shelf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Brentwood Vineyard Church School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2014 |
| Bentley District Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2014 |
| Bentley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| Als Corner Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2021 |
| Berts Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
Questions about Pantry Shelf
What is Pantry Shelf's food hygiene rating?
Pantry Shelf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 7 September 2021.
Is Pantry Shelf 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pantry Shelf last inspected?
Pantry Shelf was last inspected on 7 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pantry Shelf?
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 Pantry Shelf compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Pantry Shelf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Pantry Shelf 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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