Esso Londis Greasby Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Esso Londis Greasby 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 31 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 209 Greasby Road, Greasby, Wirral, CH49 2PF
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Esso Londis Greasby Service Station among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Esso Londis Greasby Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 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 Greasby 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 Greasby Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddys Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Coach And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Eats N Treats Street Food & Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Eagle & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
Questions about Esso Londis Greasby Service Station
What is Esso Londis Greasby Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Esso Londis Greasby Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 31 January 2023.
Is Esso Londis Greasby 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 Greasby Service Station last inspected?
Esso Londis Greasby Service Station was last inspected on 31 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso Londis Greasby Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Greasby Service Station compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Esso Londis Greasby Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Esso Londis Greasby 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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