Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaby
Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station 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 10 March 2025, 16 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: Cross Road Service Station, Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest West, LE9 9JE
How it compares in Blaby
In Blaby, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station sits behind roughly 490 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 490 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ← Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Londis Desford Crossroads 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 Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Pesto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Leicester Forest East Tennis Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Mighty Bite At Lakeside Equestrian Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
| Lubbesthorpe Alive CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Blue Potts Cafe @ Kirby Muxloe Library And Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Kirby Muxloe Bowls Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station
What is Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaby Council on 10 March 2025.
Is Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station 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 Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station last inspected?
Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, while Esso Londis Desford Crossroads Service Station holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Esso Londis Desford Crossroads 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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