Shelly stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
Shelly stores 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 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Shelley Stores, 28-30 St Peters Avenue, Ongar, CM5 0BT
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Shelly stores among the 764 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% 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 | 764 | 84% | ← Shelly stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 156 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 Shelly stores 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 Shelly stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Ongar Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Savills Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ongar Primary School School/college/university | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Nisa Wisebuys Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| The only way is fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Ongar Academy School/college/university | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| BP Ongar Ltd Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 September 2025 |
| Ongar Youth Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Shelly stores
What is Shelly stores's food hygiene rating?
Shelly stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Shelly stores 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 Shelly stores last inspected?
Shelly stores was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shelly stores?
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 Shelly stores compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Shelly stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Shelly stores 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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Shelly stores is one of 77 rated food businesses in Ongar. See every hygiene rating in Ongar →
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