MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Long Lane, UB10 8TA
How it compares in Hillingdon
In Hillingdon, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso sits behind roughly 1,285 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,285 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ← MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso | |
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso 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 Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerbey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Breakspear Buddies - Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Centre Of Hope Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
Questions about MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso
What is MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso's food hygiene rating?
MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hillingdon Council on 31 October 2024.
Is MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso 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 MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso last inspected?
MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, while MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso holds a 4. 356 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects MFG Swakeleys Service Station Londis - Esso 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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