Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services 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 18 March 2025, 15 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: Shell Tothill, A34 Newbury Bypass, Burghclere, RG20 9BX
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 778 | 75% | ← Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services 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 Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| The Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| St Michaels School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Burghclere Pre-school And Toddler Group Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Chartwells At Burghclere County Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chartwells At The Clere School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Woodlands Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services
What is Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services's food hygiene rating?
Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services 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 Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services last inspected?
Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services?
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 Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Shell Little Waitrose At A34 Tothill Services 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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