Shell Little Waitrose Holywell food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Oxfordshire
Shell Little Waitrose Holywell 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 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: Holywell Filling Station, Banbury Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5SX
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Shell Little Waitrose Holywell among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Shell Little Waitrose Holywell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Holywell 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 Holywell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb's Horsebox Bar Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whispering Willows Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Marks And Spencer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2019 |
| Henry Cornish Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Watson Place Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Fairytale Farm - Beanstalk Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cotswolds Hotel And Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about Shell Little Waitrose Holywell
What is Shell Little Waitrose Holywell's food hygiene rating?
Shell Little Waitrose Holywell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 20 April 2025.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Holywell 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 Holywell last inspected?
Shell Little Waitrose Holywell was last inspected on 20 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Little Waitrose Holywell?
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 Holywell compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Little Waitrose Holywell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Shell Little Waitrose Holywell 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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