Esso MFG Start Hill food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Esso MFG Start Hill 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 26 November 2024, 19 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: Start Hill Service Station, Start Hill, Great Hallingbury, CM22 7TA
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Esso MFG Start Hill among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Esso MFG Start Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 MFG Start Hill 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 MFG Start Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| +AJ's Culinary Creations Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Chopstix Brand Europe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Bury Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Birchanger C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Birchwood High School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Deluxe Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Esso MFG Start Hill
What is Esso MFG Start Hill's food hygiene rating?
Esso MFG Start Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Esso MFG Start Hill 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 MFG Start Hill last inspected?
Esso MFG Start Hill was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso MFG Start Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 MFG Start Hill compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Esso MFG Start Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Esso MFG Start Hill 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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