Esso food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Esso holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 July 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Gospel Oak Service Station Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DS
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Esso sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← Esso | |
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services @ Gospel Oak School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| 4CT Joseph Turner Out of School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bishops Baps Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Boba Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
Questions about Esso
What is Esso's food hygiene rating?
Esso has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 9 July 2019.
Is Esso safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esso last inspected?
Esso was last inspected on 9 July 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Esso holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects 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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