AAA Service Station (Esso) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Castle Point
AAA Service Station (Esso) 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 2 February 2026, 5 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: Castle Point Service Station, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9QB
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts AAA Service Station (Esso) among the 452 places in Castle Point 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 | 452 | 92% | ← AAA Service Station (Esso) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 AAA Service Station (Esso) 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 AAA Service Station (Esso), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Point Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Cornelius Vermuyden School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Crispy Cod & Tasty Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Aroga Boba Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| A-Lin Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Benfleet Motor Yacht Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Canvey Day Opportunity Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| B B Grout Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about AAA Service Station (Esso)
What is AAA Service Station (Esso)'s food hygiene rating?
AAA Service Station (Esso) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 2 February 2026.
Is AAA Service Station (Esso) 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 AAA Service Station (Esso) last inspected?
AAA Service Station (Esso) was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at AAA Service Station (Esso)?
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 AAA Service Station (Esso) compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and AAA Service Station (Esso) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects AAA Service Station (Esso) 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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