Hersham Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Elmbridge
Hersham Service Station 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 20 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: Petrol Filling Station, Molesey Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3PW
How it compares in Elmbridge
In Elmbridge, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Hersham Service Station sits behind roughly 757 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 757 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 13% | ← Hersham Service Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hersham 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 Hersham Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craving Solution Ltd Mobile caterer | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Dessert for days ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Basically Balloons Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| 5 Incorporated Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cater Link @ Esher High School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Hersham Service Station
What is Hersham Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Hersham Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Elmbridge Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Hersham Service Station 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 Hersham Service Station last inspected?
Hersham Service Station was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Elmbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hersham Service Station?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hersham Service Station compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Hersham Service Station holds a 4. 128 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Hersham 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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