Shell Beaconsfield food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Shell Beaconsfield 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 25 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: Beaconsfield Services, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Shell Beaconsfield among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Shell Beaconsfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Chartwells At Turnfurlong Infant School School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Aylesbury Town Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Byron House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Compass Group UK at Aylesbury High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Aylesbury Grammar School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Asda Express Borough PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Costa @ Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Shell Beaconsfield
What is Shell Beaconsfield's food hygiene rating?
Shell Beaconsfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 April 2023.
Is Shell Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield last inspected?
Shell Beaconsfield was last inspected on 25 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Beaconsfield?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Beaconsfield compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Beaconsfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Shell Beaconsfield 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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