Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reigate and Banstead
Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham 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 11 September 2025, 9 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: High Street, Merstham Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3BA
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham among the 662 places in Reigate and Banstead holding top marks, 73% 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 | 662 | 73% | ← Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 183 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 Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham 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 Merstham And Londis Merstham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Cinta Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| First Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Chick-In Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| Corners Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2021 |
| All Saints South Merstham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Brambly House Montessori School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham
What is Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham's food hygiene rating?
Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham 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 Merstham And Londis Merstham last inspected?
Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham?
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 Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 911 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, and Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham 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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