Shell Dingle Bells food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lancashire
Shell Dingle Bells 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 11 November 2024, 20 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: Spar Store, 242 Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1LZ
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Shell Dingle Bells among the 664 places in West Lancashire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 664 | 80% | ← Shell Dingle Bells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Dingle Bells 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 Dingle Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Asmall County Primary School School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| County Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Eureka Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| JJs Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Kicking Donkey Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cottage Lane Mission Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Shell Dingle Bells
What is Shell Dingle Bells's food hygiene rating?
Shell Dingle Bells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Shell Dingle Bells 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 Dingle Bells last inspected?
Shell Dingle Bells was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Dingle Bells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dingle Bells compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Dingle Bells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Shell Dingle Bells 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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