Esso Londis Feering Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Esso Londis Feering Service Station 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 7 January 2025, 18 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: Filling Station, London Road, Feering, CO5 9EL
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Esso Londis Feering Service Station among the 978 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 978 | 85% | ← Esso Londis Feering Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 Londis Feering 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 Esso Londis Feering Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Drummonds Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Prested Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2024 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Feering C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Esso Londis Feering Service Station
What is Esso Londis Feering Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Esso Londis Feering Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Esso Londis Feering 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esso Londis Feering Service Station last inspected?
Esso Londis Feering Service Station was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso Londis Feering Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Londis Feering Service Station compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Esso Londis Feering Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Esso Londis Feering 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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