Shell Woodford food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Shell Woodford 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: Petrol Filling Station, 170 Southend Road, IG8 8QH
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Shell Woodford among the 1,176 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,176 | 66% | ← Shell Woodford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 Woodford 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 Woodford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mama Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Beal High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Anglers Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Ana's cakes and coffee Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Ark Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Argos Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Shell Woodford
What is Shell Woodford's food hygiene rating?
Shell Woodford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Shell Woodford 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 Woodford last inspected?
Shell Woodford was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Woodford?
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 Woodford compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Woodford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Shell Woodford 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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