BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: BP Oil Uk Ltd, Orsett Cock Petrol Station Eastbound, Orsett Cock Roundabout To Stanford Interchange Eastbound, RM16 3BD
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound 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 BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Orsett South Simply Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| St Clere's School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bombers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Santino's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Ash 10 (STR Food And Wine) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| BP Subway Stanford Le Hope Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| T House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound
What is BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound's food hygiene rating?
BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 4 February 2025.
Is BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound 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 BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound last inspected?
BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound?
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 BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects BP Oil - Orsett Eastbound 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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