Shell Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Shell Garage 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 19 August 2022, more than 3 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: 411 Borough Road, Oxton, Wirral, CH42 0HA
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Shell Garage among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Shell Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 112 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 Garage 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 Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Wirral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Adams + Russell Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| @ 142 Bar & Bistro, Lauries Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Andrews butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Acorn House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| B & M Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Shell Garage
What is Shell Garage's food hygiene rating?
Shell Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 19 August 2022.
Is Shell Garage 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 Garage last inspected?
Shell Garage was last inspected on 19 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Garage?
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 Garage compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Shell Garage 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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