Major Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Major Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 156 Major Road, Stratford, London, E15 1DY
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Major Express sits behind roughly 1,703 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,193 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ← Major Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 231 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Major 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 Major Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adagio Aparthotel Stratford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Appetite London Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| All Star Lanes - Unit LC01 (Bowling Alley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| A&S Grocers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| 4Degrees C Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| A J Harvey Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2020 |
| Agora - London Academy Of Excellence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Major Express
What is Major Express's food hygiene rating?
Major Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 27 September 2025.
Is Major Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Major Express last inspected?
Major Express was last inspected on 27 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Major Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Major Express compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Major Express holds a 3. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Major 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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