Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) 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 20 April 2023, 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: Symonds Yat Services, HR9 6DP
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) 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 Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daff-Y-Nant Service Station - Spar Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| The Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Norton House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2022 |
| Doward Park Campsite Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woods of Whitchurch Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Crown Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whitchurch Primary School - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Old Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services)
What is Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services)'s food hygiene rating?
Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 20 April 2023.
Is Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) 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 Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) last inspected?
Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) was last inspected on 20 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services)?
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 Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) 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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