Shell Lymm Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Warrington
Shell Lymm Garage 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 22 January 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: 39 Higher Lane, WA13 0BA
How it compares in Warrington
That puts Shell Lymm Garage among the 1,173 places in Warrington holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,173 | 77% | ← Shell Lymm Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Lymm Garage 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 Lymm Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Fuel Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2023 |
| The Rosebank centre ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Ravenbank Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Rosebank Naturegarden Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| The Chilli Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Runway Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Domino’s Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Shell Lymm Garage
What is Shell Lymm Garage's food hygiene rating?
Shell Lymm Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington Council on 22 January 2024.
Is Shell Lymm Garage 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 Lymm Garage last inspected?
Shell Lymm Garage was last inspected on 22 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Lymm Garage?
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 Lymm Garage compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,532 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Lymm Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Shell Lymm Garage 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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