Esso - Letchworth Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Esso - Letchworth Service Station 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 15 December 2025, 6 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: Letchworth Gate Service Station Letchworth Gate, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2AZ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Esso - Letchworth Service Station among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Esso - Letchworth Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Very 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 Esso - Letchworth 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 Esso - Letchworth Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Court - Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Pre School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Dimples Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Basra Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Belisily, The Rainbow Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Esso - Letchworth Service Station
What is Esso - Letchworth Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Esso - Letchworth Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Esso - Letchworth Service Station 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 Esso - Letchworth Service Station last inspected?
Esso - Letchworth Service Station was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso - Letchworth 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esso - Letchworth Service Station compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Esso - Letchworth Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Esso - Letchworth 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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Esso - Letchworth Service Station is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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