ESS Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
ESS is one of the top-performing chains in the UK for food hygiene, with 90% of locations holding a perfect 5-star rating.
📍 All ESS Locations
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B18 B18 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 5 / 10 | Birmingham | 5 Nov 2024 |
1A Austhorpe View, Austhorpe, Leeds LS15 8NN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Leeds | 21 Nov 2024 |
Concorde Place WA2 9NA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Warrington | 10 Jan 2025 |
1 Brook Street, Liverpool L3 9PJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Liverpool | 8 Oct 2025 |
Farnham Cricket Club Folly Hill, Farnham GU9 0AU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 5 / 10 | Waverley | 25 Mar 2026 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2SD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 25 / 25 / 30 | Havering | 26 Feb 2026 |
Ground Floor Shop 178 Grove Green Road, Leytonstone E11 4EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 25 / 25 / 30 | Waltham Forest | 11 Nov 2025 |
62 Park Street LU1 3ET · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 25 / 25 / 30 | Luton | 19 Feb 2026 |
84 Brookscroft Road, Walthamstow E17 4JR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 25 / 25 / 30 | Waltham Forest | 17 Mar 2026 |
520 - 522 Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4NB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 25 / 25 / 30 | Waltham Forest | 31 Mar 2026 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is ESS food hygiene good?
ESS has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9/5 across 500 UK locations. 90% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many ESS locations are in the UK?
There are 500 ESS locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated ESS in the UK?
The lowest rated ESS is at 187 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch with a rating of 0/5 (inspected 26/02/2026).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily