Shell Fulwood Filling Station food hygiene rating
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Shell Fulwood Filling Station 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 26 June 2023, more than 3 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: Petrol Filling Station, 169-171 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 3BH
How it compares in Preston
That puts Shell Fulwood Filling Station among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 78% 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 | 78% | ← Shell Fulwood Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 202 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 101 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 130 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 Fulwood Filling Station 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 Fulwood Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Archbishop Temple School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bintang Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Acorns Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
Questions about Shell Fulwood Filling Station
What is Shell Fulwood Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Shell Fulwood Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 26 June 2023.
Is Shell Fulwood Filling Station 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 Fulwood Filling Station last inspected?
Shell Fulwood Filling Station was last inspected on 26 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Fulwood Filling Station?
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 Fulwood Filling Station compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,501 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Fulwood Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Shell Fulwood Filling Station 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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