Shell Redbourn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Albans City
Shell Redbourn 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 8 April 2026, 3 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: Petrol Filling Station, St Albans Road, Redbourn, AL3 7AD
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Shell Redbourn among the 821 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 821 | 78% | ← Shell Redbourn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 98 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 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 Redbourn 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 Redbourn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy's Patisserie Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| B&M Care @ St Matthews Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Nisa Local (Weymans) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Nursery on the Green Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Co-op Food Redbourn High Street Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Fishy Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Narya Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Beaumont Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
Questions about Shell Redbourn
What is Shell Redbourn's food hygiene rating?
Shell Redbourn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Shell Redbourn 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 Redbourn last inspected?
Shell Redbourn was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Redbourn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Redbourn compare to other places in St Albans City?
78% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Redbourn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Shell Redbourn 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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