Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
Londis Esso Ashby Road 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
This is a fresh result: Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station was inspected on 16 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Charnwood score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Charnwood ratings →
Address: Ashby Road Central, LE12 9BE
How this rating has changed
Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station was re-inspected on 16 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station among the 1,056 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,056 | 80% | ← Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Londis Esso Ashby Road 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 Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISS Catering @ Meggitt Polymer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Prime Life Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Junction 23 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| McDonald’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mills Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Armstrong Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station
What is Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 16 August 2026.
Is Londis Esso Ashby Road 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 Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station last inspected?
Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station was last inspected on 16 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,325 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Londis Esso Ashby Road Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Londis Esso Ashby Road 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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