Shell Attleborough food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
Shell Attleborough 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 25 July 2023, 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: Shell Travellers Check, Besthorpe, NR17 2PU
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Shell Attleborough among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Shell Attleborough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 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 Attleborough 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 Attleborough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Attleborough Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Route 11 Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Starbucks coffee company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Besthorpe Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2024 |
| SJ's Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wymondham College Prep School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Premier Wymondham Wrap Around Care School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Wymondham College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Shell Attleborough
What is Shell Attleborough's food hygiene rating?
Shell Attleborough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 25 July 2023.
Is Shell Attleborough 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 Attleborough last inspected?
Shell Attleborough was last inspected on 25 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Attleborough?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Attleborough compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Attleborough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Shell Attleborough 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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