Esco food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hart
Esco 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 21 February 2025, 16 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: 325 Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 3BU
How it compares in Hart
That puts Esco among the 488 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% 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 | 488 | 85% | ← Esco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Esco 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 Esco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Square Restaurant Other catering premises | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Guru Ji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Kosu Mosu - Sushi And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Chennai Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Kara Lounge \& Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Herbies Pizza Fleet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Esco
What is Esco's food hygiene rating?
Esco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 21 February 2025.
Is Esco 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 Esco last inspected?
Esco was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esco?
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 Esco compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and Esco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Esco 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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