Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road 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
This is a fresh result: Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shell UK Ltd, Stock Road, West Hanningfield, CM2 8LA
How this rating has changed
Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road was re-inspected on 12 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road among the 1,343 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,343 | 92% | ← Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 143 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 Little Waitrose Stock Road 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 Little Waitrose Stock Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Homeless Turning Point Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| International Bible Students Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Crondon Park Golf And Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Little Smarties Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road
What is Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road's food hygiene rating?
Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road 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 Little Waitrose Stock Road last inspected?
Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road?
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 Little Waitrose Stock Road compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Shell Little Waitrose Stock Road 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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