Essentials Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
Essentials performs well overall, though some locations could improve. 70% hold a 5-star rating.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
146 Columbia Road, London E2 7RG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | Tower Hamlets | 3 Jul 2026 |
1 Mortlake Terrace Mortlake Road, Kew TW9 3DT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Richmond-Upon-Thames | 30 Jul 2024 |
5-7 Oakland Park, North East Division, Carrickfergus BT38 7QN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Mid and East Antrim | 26 Mar 2026 |
Essentials The Countess Of Chester Hospital Liverpool Road, Upton, Chester CH2 1UL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 0 | Cheshire West and Chester | 28 Apr 2026 |
86-88 Wide Bargate PE21 6SE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 0 | Boston | 25 Jan 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
935/7 Crumlin Road BT14 8AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 15 / 15 / 20 | Belfast City | 8 Jan 2026 |
485 - 487 Blackburn Road, Darwen BB3 0AR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 15 / 15 / 20 | Blackburn | 28 Jan 2026 |
9 West Street, Southend-on-sea, Essex SS2 6HH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | 10 / 15 / 10 | Southend-On-Sea | 4 Feb 2026 |
158 High Street, Ventnor, Isle Of Wight PO38 1QN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | 5 / 15 / 10 | Isle of Wight | 20 Oct 2025 |
23 Highfield Road, Blackpool FY4 2JD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Blackpool | 13 Feb 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 Essentials food hygiene good?
Essentials has an average food hygiene rating of 4.6/5 across 87 UK locations. 70% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many Essentials locations are in the UK?
There are 87 Essentials locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated Essentials in the UK?
The lowest rated Essentials is at 935/7 Crumlin Road with a rating of 1/5 (inspected 08/01/2026).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily