MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Norfolk
MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: 2 Dereham Road, Costessey, Norfolk, NR5 0SY
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP 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 MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade (Banks House) Limited Caring Premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Barrons Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Banks House (Bright House) School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Cascade (Hurst House) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Ashwell Court Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Benissimo Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2025 |
Questions about MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP
What is MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP's food hygiene rating?
MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 19 February 2026.
Is MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP 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 MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP last inspected?
MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP 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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MFG Oval Service Station T/A Londis/BP is one of 59 rated food businesses in Costessey. See every hygiene rating in Costessey →
South Norfolk inspects and rates 1,103 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Norfolk →
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