Shell Four Oaks food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Shell Four Oaks 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: 283 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks, Birmingham, B74 2XH
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Shell Four Oaks among the 5,378 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Shell Four Oaks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 Four Oaks 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 Four Oaks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Cook Trading Ltd Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2021 |
| 99p Stores Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2010 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2015 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Shell Four Oaks
What is Shell Four Oaks's food hygiene rating?
Shell Four Oaks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Shell Four Oaks 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 Four Oaks last inspected?
Shell Four Oaks was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Four Oaks?
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 Four Oaks compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Four Oaks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Shell Four Oaks 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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