Shell Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Shell Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 14 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: Marks Tey Garage, 85 London Road, Marks Tey, CO6 1EB
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Shell Service Station sits behind roughly 1,191 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,191 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ← Shell Service Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Service Station 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 Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Willsher and Son Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Jane's Pantry Manufacturers/packers | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Marks Tey Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2020 |
| London road bakery ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Fortune House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Sea Horse Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Coffee Link Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Bungalow Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Shell Service Station
What is Shell Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Shell Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Shell Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Service Station last inspected?
Shell Service Station was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Service Station compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Shell Service Station holds a 4. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Shell Service Station 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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