Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Solihull
Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees 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 12 January 2026, 6 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: 2181 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull, B94 6NS
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Box Trees 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 Box Trees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Heath Academy Wrap Around Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Arthrex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Co-Operative Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Coffee Club - Gymshark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Cafe Micronutrients Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Deer Wood Lodge Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2019 |
| Hockley Heath Mens Social Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees
What is Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees's food hygiene rating?
Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees 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 Box Trees last inspected?
Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees?
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 Box Trees compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Shell Little Waitrose Box Trees 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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