Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) food hygiene rating
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Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 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: Motor Fuel Group (MFG), 86 London Road, Blackwater, GU17 0AE
How it compares in Hart
In Hart, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) sits behind roughly 556 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ← Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) 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 Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Alpha Cups Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cake Box Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Blackwater And Hawley Leisure Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2017 |
| Coffee Shop On The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Ali Shan Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| College Town Newsagents & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2019 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At STIHL Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store))
What is Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store))'s food hygiene rating?
Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hart Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) last inspected?
Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store))?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, while Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Londis Esso MFG ((Forecourt And Convenience Store)) 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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