Shell Bellegrove food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Shell Bellegrove holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 April 2024, 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: Budgens, 145 - 175 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3QS
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Shell Bellegrove sits behind roughly 1,154 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ← Shell Bellegrove | |
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bellegrove 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 Bellegrove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bar 54 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Anchor Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bear Hugs Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Shell Bellegrove
What is Shell Bellegrove's food hygiene rating?
Shell Bellegrove has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 15 April 2024.
Is Shell Bellegrove safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Bellegrove last inspected?
Shell Bellegrove was last inspected on 15 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Bellegrove?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Bellegrove compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Shell Bellegrove holds a 4. 267 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Shell Bellegrove 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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