Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaby
Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms 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 18 June 2025, 12 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: Coventry Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LE9 6QD
How it compares in Blaby
That puts Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms among the 490 places in Blaby holding top marks, 82% 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 | 490 | 82% | ← Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 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 Sutton Elms 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 Sutton Elms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill On The Soar Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Sutton Circuit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2007 |
| Orchard Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Paradise Found Farm Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Canton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Fellas Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Eats On Main Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Turkuaz Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms
What is Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms's food hygiene rating?
Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms 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 Sutton Elms last inspected?
Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Shell Little Waitrose Sutton Elms 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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