BP Ongar Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
BP Ongar Ltd 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 1 September 2025, 10 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: Four Wantz Service Station BP MFG Fourwantz, Wantz Corner BP Garage, Fyfield Road, CM5 0AH
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so BP Ongar Ltd sits behind roughly 760 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ← BP Ongar Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 BP Ongar Ltd 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 Ongar Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The only way is fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nisa Wisebuys Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2025 |
| Ongar Leisure Centre Retailers - other | 277 yards away | Exempt | |
| Ongar Youth Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Ongar Academy School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Shelly Ongar Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Savills Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Shelly stores Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about BP Ongar Ltd
What is BP Ongar Ltd's food hygiene rating?
BP Ongar Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 1 September 2025.
Is BP Ongar Ltd 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 BP Ongar Ltd last inspected?
BP Ongar Ltd was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BP Ongar Ltd?
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 BP Ongar Ltd compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while BP Ongar Ltd holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects BP Ongar Ltd 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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