Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Barton Mills Service Station, Fiveways, Barton Mills, IP28 6AE
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) 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 Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| BP Fuel Station Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 31 January 2026 |
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2025 |
| Shell UK Oil Products Limited Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Travelodge. Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2018 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shell Barton Mills Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
Questions about Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's)
What is Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's)'s food hygiene rating?
Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 9 November 2025.
Is Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) last inspected?
Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) was last inspected on 9 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Esso Service Station (Londis, Subway, Stone Willy's) 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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