Epsom Food Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epsom and Ewell
Epsom Food Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 15 Upper High Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4QY
How it compares in Epsom and Ewell
In Epsom and Ewell, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Epsom Food Express sits behind roughly 345 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 345 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 15% | ← Epsom Food Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Epsom Food Express none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Epsom Food Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Avita Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Blacks Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bamboo Basket Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Assembly Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
Questions about Epsom Food Express
What is Epsom Food Express's food hygiene rating?
Epsom Food Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 9 January 2023.
Is Epsom Food Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Epsom Food Express last inspected?
Epsom Food Express was last inspected on 9 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epsom and Ewell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Epsom Food Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Epsom Food Express compare to other places in Epsom and Ewell?
77% of the 447 rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold the top rating of 5, while Epsom Food Express holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects Epsom Food Express and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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