Londis Esso New Denham Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Londis Esso New Denham 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 24 October 2023, more than 2 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: 66 Oxford Road, New Denham, Denham, UB9 4DN
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Londis Esso New Denham Service Station among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Londis Esso New Denham Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Londis Esso New Denham 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 Londis Esso New Denham Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Willowbank Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Bertrams Cafe at Smiths Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Bite Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Compass Group at Mondelez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bar Italia Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Londis Esso New Denham Service Station
What is Londis Esso New Denham Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Londis Esso New Denham Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 24 October 2023.
Is Londis Esso New Denham 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 Londis Esso New Denham Service Station last inspected?
Londis Esso New Denham Service Station was last inspected on 24 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Londis Esso New Denham Service Station?
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 Londis Esso New Denham Service Station compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Londis Esso New Denham Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Londis Esso New Denham 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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