ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way 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 19 February 2024, more than 2 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: 514 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4RE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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/Budgens - Purley Way 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/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Nam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Anita's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Asif Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Croydon Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aayush Ltd At Access Self Storage Croydon Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Aspens Services At St Giles School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Abshar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
Questions about ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station
What is ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station's food hygiene rating?
ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 19 February 2024.
Is ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way 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/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station last inspected?
ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station was last inspected on 19 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station?
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/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way 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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