MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brentwood
MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) 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
This is a fresh result: MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Brentwood score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Brentwood ratings →
Address: Warley Service Station, Southend Arterial Road, Brentwood, CM13 3ES
How this rating has changed
MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 17 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) among the 557 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 557 | 83% | ← MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 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 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 Warley Service Station (Esso) 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 Warley Service Station (Esso), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Service Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| KAUAI Clearview Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Little Piggies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Chartwells (Compass Group) At Woodlands Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about MFG Warley Service Station (Esso)
What is MFG Warley Service Station (Esso)'s food hygiene rating?
MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 17 August 2026.
Is MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) 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 Warley Service Station (Esso) last inspected?
MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MFG Warley Service Station (Esso)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Warley Service Station (Esso) compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 670 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects MFG Warley Service Station (Esso) 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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