Esso Service Station
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Esso Service Station is a retailers - other located at Catford Service Station, Esso Service Station, 205-209 Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AA, in the Lewisham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Lewisham oversees 2,470 registered food businesses, of which 68% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lewisham is 4.4 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Esso Service Station?
Esso Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lewisham.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Esso Service Station last inspected?
Esso Service Station was last inspected on 2025-10-24. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Esso Service Station located?
Esso Service Station is located at Catford Service Station, Esso Service Station, 205-209 Brownhill Road, London , SE6 1AA, in the Lewisham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE6 postcode area.