ESS Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
ESS Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 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: Rolls Royce Plc, Rolls Royce Site, Gloucester Road North, BS34 7QE
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts ESS Catering among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← ESS Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 174 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 436 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 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 ESS Catering 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 ESS Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Dough Ltd Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Cherry Blossom Chinese & Japanese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Caspian Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Aretians Food Hut Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Aretians Rugby Football Club Food Hut Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Arena Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Andy's Almighty Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Charlton Wood Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about ESS Catering
What is ESS Catering's food hygiene rating?
ESS Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 19 January 2026.
Is ESS Catering 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ESS Catering last inspected?
ESS Catering was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ESS Catering?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ESS Catering compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,675 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and ESS Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects ESS Catering 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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