BP Eastwood food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
BP Eastwood 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 4 December 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: Eastwood Service Station, Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0EX
How it compares in Colchester
That puts BP Eastwood among the 1,191 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,191 | 89% | ← BP Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 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 BP Eastwood 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 BP Eastwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Big Up Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Butterflys Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Balkerne Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about BP Eastwood
What is BP Eastwood's food hygiene rating?
BP Eastwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 4 December 2024.
Is BP Eastwood 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 BP Eastwood last inspected?
BP Eastwood was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BP Eastwood?
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 BP Eastwood compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and BP Eastwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects BP Eastwood 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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