Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury food hygiene rating
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Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: Shell Oldbury, Chipmans Platt, Stonehouse, GL10 3SJ
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 Oldbury 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 Oldbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris School School/college/university | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| The Junction Mobile caterer | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Mr Slurp Ltd Mobile caterer | 263 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2025 |
| Oldbury House Care Home Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Eastington Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2023 |
| Little Angels Private Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury
What is Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury's food hygiene rating?
Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury 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 Oldbury last inspected?
Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Shell Little Waitrose Oldbury 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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