Shell Bude food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Shell Bude 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 10 August 2023, more than 2 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: Bude Services Petrol Station, Bencoolen Road, Bude, EX23 8PJ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Shell Bude among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Shell Bude | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 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 Bude 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 Bude, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bencoolen Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Kitchen Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Bellyrumbles Food Truck Mobile caterer | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Granville Lodge Of Masons Pub/bar/nightclub | 269 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2014 |
| Sweet P Confectionery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2016 |
| Silver River Cornwall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Tiandi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| La Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Shell Bude
What is Shell Bude's food hygiene rating?
Shell Bude has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 10 August 2023.
Is Shell Bude 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 Bude last inspected?
Shell Bude was last inspected on 10 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Bude?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bude compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Bude is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Shell Bude 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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