ESS Government Services Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
ESS Government Services is one of the top-performing chains in the UK for food hygiene, with 90% of locations holding a perfect 5-star rating.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bishopsgate Police Station, 182 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | City of London Corporation | 21 Mar 2024 |
Police Headquarters, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 0 | Welwyn Hatfield | 14 Nov 2024 |
Empress State Building, Empress Approach, London SW6 1TR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Hammersmith and Fulham | 17 Nov 2025 |
Atc Pirbright Atc Pirbright Brunswick Road, Brookwood GU24 0QQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 / 0 / 0 | Guildford | 27 Feb 2026 |
Bexleyheath Police Station, 2 Arnsberg Way, Bexleyheath DA7 4QS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 / 0 / 0 | Bexley | 8 Nov 2023 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Contact Centre, Swansea Vale SA7 0AD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 5 / 10 / 5 | Swansea | 14 Jan 2026 |
Croydon Police Station, 71 Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1BP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 0 / 10 / 0 | Croydon | 17 Jan 2024 |
Bishopsgate Police Station, 182 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | City of London Corporation | 21 Mar 2024 |
Police Headquarters, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6XF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 0 | Welwyn Hatfield | 14 Nov 2024 |
Empress State Building, Empress Approach, London SW6 1TR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Hammersmith and Fulham | 17 Nov 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 Government Services food hygiene good?
ESS Government Services has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9/5 across 13 UK locations. 90% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many ESS Government Services locations are in the UK?
There are 13 ESS Government Services locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated ESS Government Services in the UK?
The lowest rated ESS Government Services is at Contact Centre, Swansea Vale with a rating of 4/5 (inspected 14/01/2026).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily