Esso food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Richmond-Upon-Thames
Esso 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 29 July 2024, 23 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: 16 - 26 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, SW14 8LW
How it compares in Richmond-Upon-Thames
That puts Esso among the 1,011 places in Richmond-Upon-Thames 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 | 1,011 | 73% | ← Esso | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 162 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples and Bees Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| 7 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| 7G Sheen Express Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| AK Pizza London LTD T/A Caprinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| A Craver's Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| ABC Daycare Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Achieving for Children CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Esso
What is Esso's food hygiene rating?
Esso has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Esso 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 last inspected?
Esso was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 compare to other places in Richmond-Upon-Thames?
73% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, and Esso is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Richmond-Upon-Thames Council inspects Esso 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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