Sea Shells food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Somerset
Sea Shells holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 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: 97 Moorland Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4HS
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Sea Shells among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Sea Shells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Sea Shells 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 Sea Shells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Gate Caring Premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Birnbeck House Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Clarence (The) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Beachlands Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Clarence House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Clarence Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Clarence Park Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Sea Shells
What is Sea Shells's food hygiene rating?
Sea Shells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Sea Shells 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sea Shells last inspected?
Sea Shells was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sea Shells?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sea Shells compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sea Shells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Sea Shells 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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