Shell Thrapston food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Northamptonshire
Shell Thrapston holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 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: A14 Service Station, Huntingdon Road, Thrapston, NN14 4UR
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Shell Thrapston among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Shell Thrapston | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Thrapston 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 Thrapston, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Hermitage House Care Home Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Dine Contract Catering @ Saica Packaging Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Kids Planet Thrapston Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Brooke Weston Trust At Thrapston Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Thrapston Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| Thrapston Cattle Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2023 |
Questions about Shell Thrapston
What is Shell Thrapston's food hygiene rating?
Shell Thrapston has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Shell Thrapston 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Thrapston last inspected?
Shell Thrapston was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Thrapston?
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 Thrapston compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Thrapston is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Shell Thrapston 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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