Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Solihull
Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business 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 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 442 Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7DN
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business 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 Balsall Common - Food Business, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Sumatrah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2021 |
| Post Office Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Balsall Fish And Chip Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2020 |
Questions about Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business
What is Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business's food hygiene rating?
Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business 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 Balsall Common - Food Business last inspected?
Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business?
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 Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Shell Waitrose Balsall Common - Food Business 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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