Esso Woodford Bridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Esso Woodford Bridge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 April 2025, 14 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: 357 Chigwell Road, IG8 8PE
How it compares in Redbridge
In Redbridge, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Esso Woodford Bridge sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ← Esso Woodford Bridge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Woodford Bridge 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 Woodford Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglers Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bridge Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Blackstone Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Aroma supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Bread and Marmalade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Belgique (Woodford) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Big Mama Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Ana's cakes and coffee Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Esso Woodford Bridge
What is Esso Woodford Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Esso Woodford Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Redbridge Council on 28 April 2025.
Is Esso Woodford Bridge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esso Woodford Bridge last inspected?
Esso Woodford Bridge was last inspected on 28 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esso Woodford Bridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esso Woodford Bridge compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Esso Woodford Bridge holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Esso Woodford Bridge 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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