Esso Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tandridge
Esso Service Station 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
This is a fresh result: Esso Service Station was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Blindley Heath Service Station Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, RH7 6JR
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Esso Service Station among the 562 places in Tandridge holding top marks, 92% 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 | 562 | 92% | ← Esso Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Esso Service Station 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 Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lingfield Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Red Barn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| British Wildlife Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Lingfield Sports Assoc Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 October 2020 |
| The Cookie Pod Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Horne Park Golf Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Lingfield Pizza Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Seven Day Grocers Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Esso Service Station
What is Esso Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Esso Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Esso Service Station 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 Service Station last inspected?
Esso Service Station was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso Service Station?
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 Esso Service Station compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Esso Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Esso Service Station 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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