MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway 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 28 October 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: 134 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SG
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway among the 2,255 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 82% 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 | 2,255 | 82% | ← MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 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 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 MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway 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 MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Baker St Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Alcampo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Abyssinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Amari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| AM PM Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Arkwrights Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
Questions about MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway
What is MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway's food hygiene rating?
MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 28 October 2025.
Is MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway 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 MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway last inspected?
MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects MFG Esso Downsway/Londis Downsway 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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