Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough 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 31 May 2025, 13 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: Princes Risborough Service Station, Thame Road, Longwick, HP27 9RY
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough 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 Waitrose Princes Risborough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 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 604 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 Waitrose Princes Risborough 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 Waitrose Princes Risborough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2018 |
| The Old School House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Longwick Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2009 |
| Tracey Mann Cakes Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2012 |
| Seasonal Farm Gate Sales Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2008 |
| Gaia Care Homes Ltd. Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Summerleys Cakes Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Beverley Glock Cookery School Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
Questions about Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough
What is Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough's food hygiene rating?
Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 31 May 2025.
Is Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough 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 Waitrose Princes Risborough last inspected?
Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough was last inspected on 31 May 2025, 13 months 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 Waitrose Princes Risborough?
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 Waitrose Princes Risborough compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Shell Waitrose Princes Risborough 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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