Fiveways Petrol Station food hygiene rating
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Fiveways Petrol Station 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 22 July 2025, 11 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: Filling Station, Samsons Road, Brightlingsea, CO7 0RN
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Fiveways Petrol Station among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Fiveways Petrol Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Fiveways Petrol Station 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 Fiveways Petrol Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colne Community School and College School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Stronvar Caring Premises | 435 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 May 2025 |
| Four Winds Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Mac's Gourmet Hotdogs Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Salad and Meze Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Brightlingsea Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Fiveways Petrol Station
What is Fiveways Petrol Station's food hygiene rating?
Fiveways Petrol Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Fiveways Petrol Station 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 Fiveways Petrol Station last inspected?
Fiveways Petrol Station was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fiveways Petrol Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Fiveways Petrol Station compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Fiveways Petrol Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Fiveways Petrol Station 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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