Esso - MFG food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Esso - MFG 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 29 January 2025, 17 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: Laindon Service Station, Southend Arterial Road, Dunton, SS15 6DP
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Esso - MFG among the 931 places in Basildon holding top marks, 80% 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 | 931 | 80% | ← Esso - MFG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 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 Esso - MFG 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 Esso - MFG, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Fortune Connect Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Authentique bakery Ltd Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Canton Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Caretech Community Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| ATF King Edward Teatime Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| DSV Road Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Esso - MFG
What is Esso - MFG's food hygiene rating?
Esso - MFG has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Esso - MFG 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 Esso - MFG last inspected?
Esso - MFG was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso - MFG?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Esso - MFG compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Esso - MFG is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Esso - MFG 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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