Esso Daneholes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
Esso Daneholes 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 2025, 12 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: Esso Service Station, Stanford Road, Grays, RM16 2XE
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Esso Daneholes 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% | ← Esso Daneholes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Daneholes 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 Daneholes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggfree Cakes Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2021 |
| D Johnson And Sons Butchers Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Blackshots Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Chen's Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Deneholm Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Camp Epic School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Essex Grill 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Esso Daneholes
What is Esso Daneholes's food hygiene rating?
Esso Daneholes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Esso Daneholes 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 Daneholes last inspected?
Esso Daneholes was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 Esso Daneholes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Daneholes compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Esso Daneholes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Esso Daneholes 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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