Esso Westside food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Esso Westside 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 27 July 2023, 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: Westside Service Station, Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, PE1 2AF
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Esso Westside among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← Esso Westside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 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 Westside 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 Westside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery 79 Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Arshads Supermarket Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Bakeme1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Allama Iqbal Centre Other catering premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Beeches Pre-School Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| ABM @ The Beeches Primary School School/college/university | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Al-Qibla Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| ABC Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Esso Westside
What is Esso Westside's food hygiene rating?
Esso Westside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 27 July 2023.
Is Esso Westside 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 Westside last inspected?
Esso Westside was last inspected on 27 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso Westside?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esso Westside compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Esso Westside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Esso Westside 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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