St Thomas Petrol Station And Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oadby and Wigston
St Thomas Petrol Station And Store 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 9 July 2019, more than 7 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: St. Thomas Service Station And Store, 2 St Thomas Road, Wigston, LE18 4TA
How it compares in Oadby and Wigston
That puts St Thomas Petrol Station And Store among the 261 places in Oadby and Wigston holding top marks, 82% 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 | 261 | 82% | ← St Thomas Petrol Station And Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 38 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 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 St Thomas Petrol Station And Store 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 St Thomas Petrol Station And Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days Convenience Store Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2019 |
| Akbar Indian Cuisine And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bliss Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Busy Bugs Caring Premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| B \& S News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Busy Bees Leicester South Wigston School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Birkett House School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Blackfriars Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about St Thomas Petrol Station And Store
What is St Thomas Petrol Station And Store's food hygiene rating?
St Thomas Petrol Station And Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oadby and Wigston Council on 9 July 2019.
Is St Thomas Petrol Station And Store 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 St Thomas Petrol Station And Store last inspected?
St Thomas Petrol Station And Store was last inspected on 9 July 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oadby and Wigston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Thomas Petrol Station And Store?
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 St Thomas Petrol Station And Store compare to other places in Oadby and Wigston?
82% of the 317 rated food businesses in Oadby and Wigston hold the top rating of 5, and St Thomas Petrol Station And Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oadby and Wigston Council inspects St Thomas Petrol Station And Store 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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