Shell Cress food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Shell Cress 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 6 November 2012, more than 13 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: Shell Cress Garage, Marlow Road, Bourne End, SL8 5SE
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Shell Cress among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Shell Cress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 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 Shell Cress 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 Cress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Bourne End Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Beacon Residential Homes Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Headway South Bucks Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2016 |
| El Cerdo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| @Fiesty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Aspens Catering @ Bourne End Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Bourne End Golf Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Shell Cress
What is Shell Cress's food hygiene rating?
Shell Cress has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 6 November 2012.
Is Shell Cress 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 Cress last inspected?
Shell Cress was last inspected on 6 November 2012, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Cress?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shell Cress compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Cress is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Shell Cress 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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