Greggs @ Esso Service Station food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Three Rivers
Greggs @ Esso Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 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: Primrose Hill Service Station, Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, WD4 8HR
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts Greggs @ Esso Service Station among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← Greggs @ Esso Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Greggs @ Esso 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 Greggs @ Esso Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Baptist & Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Dalling & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Clare James Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2019 |
| Abbeyfeld Kings Langley Society - Garrad House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Costcutter Kings Langley Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Dockies Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Culinera @ Kings Langley School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bea's Coffee Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Greggs @ Esso Service Station
What is Greggs @ Esso Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Greggs @ Esso Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 1 April 2026.
Is Greggs @ Esso 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs @ Esso Service Station last inspected?
Greggs @ Esso Service Station was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs @ Esso Service Station?
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 Greggs @ Esso Service Station compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs @ Esso Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Greggs @ Esso 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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