Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bracknell Forest
Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell 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 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Little Waitrose Shell Petrol Station Bagshot Road, Bracknell, RG12 9SE
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest holding top marks, 83% 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 | 580 | 83% | ← Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Little Waitrose Bracknell 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 Bracknell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active at Bracknell Leisure Centre - Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Everyone Active at Bracknell Leisure Centre - Play World Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Feta & Fig Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Home of Bread Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Astbury Manor Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Dolce Ltd at St Michael's Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bramleywood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Cafe Bistro Bracknell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell
What is Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell's food hygiene rating?
Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell 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 Bracknell last inspected?
Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell?
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 Little Waitrose Bracknell compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects Shell Little Waitrose Bracknell 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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