Esso Chiverton Cross food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Esso Chiverton Cross holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 October 2024, 21 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: Esso, Chiverton Self Service, Chiverton Cross, TR4 8HS
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Esso Chiverton Cross sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ← Esso Chiverton Cross | |
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chiverton Cross 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 Chiverton Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiverton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Daisy Fays Nursery Chiverton Caring Premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2025 |
| Rowes Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Cornish Craft Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| The Old Mill Village Shop And Millstone Deli Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| The Elm Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Esso Chiverton Cross
What is Esso Chiverton Cross's food hygiene rating?
Esso Chiverton Cross has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Esso Chiverton Cross safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Esso Chiverton Cross last inspected?
Esso Chiverton Cross was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso Chiverton Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Chiverton Cross compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Esso Chiverton Cross holds a 3. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Esso Chiverton Cross 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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