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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
279 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6SR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Birmingham | 23 Apr 2025 |
100B Bull Street, Ladywood, Birmingham B4 7AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Birmingham | 4 Sept 2025 |
M20 M20 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 5 / 10 | Manchester | 20 Nov 2024 |
54 Pope Lane, Preston PR2 6JN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Preston | 6 Oct 2025 |
Heathrow Service Station, Shepiston Lane UB3 1RW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Hillingdon | 13 Jun 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
46-48 Aire Street, Goole, Doncaster DN14 5QE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 25 / 15 / 20 | East Riding of Yorkshire | 17 Dec 2025 |
62 Park Street LU1 3ET · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 25 / 25 / 30 | Luton | 19 Feb 2026 |
Ground Floor Shop 178 Grove Green Road, Leytonstone E11 4EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 25 / 25 / 30 | Waltham Forest | 11 Nov 2025 |
520 - 522 Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4NB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 25 / 25 / 30 | Waltham Forest | 31 Mar 2026 |
Ground Floor Shop, 10 Dudley Road, Southall UB2 5AR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | 25 / 25 / 30 | Ealing | 29 Oct 2025 |
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 46-48 Aire Street, Goole, Doncaster with a rating of 0/5 (inspected 17/12/2025).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily