Mfg FlemingWay (Esso) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Mfg FlemingWay (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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Fleming Way Services, Fleming Way, Swindon, SN1 2NG
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Mfg FlemingWay (Esso) among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Mfg FlemingWay (Esso) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 Mfg FlemingWay (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 Mfg FlemingWay (Esso), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisk The Parade Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Baxterstorey (Zurich) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Boswells Cafe & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Alina's Fish & Wingies Limited/The Beefy Burger/Bird Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Broccoli Pizza & Pasta / (Online) WOPSTA Noodle & Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Network Rail) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Blues Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Abes Cakes & Kitchen Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Mfg FlemingWay (Esso)
What is Mfg FlemingWay (Esso)'s food hygiene rating?
Mfg FlemingWay (Esso) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Mfg FlemingWay (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 Mfg FlemingWay (Esso) last inspected?
Mfg FlemingWay (Esso) was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mfg FlemingWay (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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mfg FlemingWay (Esso) compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Mfg FlemingWay (Esso) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Mfg FlemingWay (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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