Shell Sextons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Shell Sextons 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 19 March 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: 124 Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, Essex, CO6 1LT
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Shell Sextons among the 1,200 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← Shell Sextons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 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 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 Sextons 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 Sextons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Way To The Raj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| The Snack Shack ARC Raceway Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Feering Falcons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 December 2021 |
| Essex Care Consortium Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Coffee Link Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Jhaal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 February 2026 |
| Sea Horse Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Shell Sextons
What is Shell Sextons's food hygiene rating?
Shell Sextons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Shell Sextons 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 Sextons last inspected?
Shell Sextons was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Sextons?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Sextons compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Sextons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Shell Sextons 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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