Esso food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Kirklees
Esso holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8AJ
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Esso among the 2,676 places in Kirklees holding top marks, 74% 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 | 2,676 | 74% | ← Esso | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bywell Ce C Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Aldi Dewsbury Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2022 |
| Cafe Mon Amis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Baltona Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Baig Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2014 |
Questions about Esso
What is Esso's food hygiene rating?
Esso has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 17 September 2015.
Is Esso 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esso last inspected?
Esso was last inspected on 17 September 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Esso is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects 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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Esso is one of 407 rated food businesses in Dewsbury. See every hygiene rating in Dewsbury →
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