MFG ESSO Queens Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wigan
MFG ESSO Queens Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: East Lancashire Road, Tyldesley, Manchester, M28 1BT
How it compares in Wigan
That puts MFG ESSO Queens Service Station among the 1,256 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% 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 | 1,256 | 54% | ← MFG ESSO Queens Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 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 MFG ESSO Queens 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 MFG ESSO Queens Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothstown Methodist Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Beehive Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Amans Worsley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Cafe 55 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Coal and Cotton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Buffalo Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Co Op Ellenbrook Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2021 |
| Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about MFG ESSO Queens Service Station
What is MFG ESSO Queens Service Station's food hygiene rating?
MFG ESSO Queens Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 25 February 2026.
Is MFG ESSO Queens Service Station 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MFG ESSO Queens Service Station last inspected?
MFG ESSO Queens Service Station was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MFG ESSO Queens Service Station?
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 MFG ESSO Queens Service Station compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and MFG ESSO Queens Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects MFG ESSO Queens 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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