Esso Service Station & Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Esso Service Station & Budgens 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 & Budgens was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lightwood Road, Lightwood, ST3 4JP
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Esso Service Station & Budgens among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Esso Service Station & Budgens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Esso Service Station & Budgens 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 & Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Club Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
| Co-op Florence Park Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Al-Madina Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Adore Desserts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Awesome Walls Climbing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| ADS Truck Parking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Aynsley Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Esso Service Station & Budgens
What is Esso Service Station & Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Esso Service Station & Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Esso Service Station & Budgens 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 & Budgens last inspected?
Esso Service Station & Budgens was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso Service Station & Budgens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esso Service Station & Budgens compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Esso Service Station & Budgens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Esso Service Station & Budgens 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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