RFC Xpress food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harrow
RFC Xpress holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 8 March 2024, more than 2 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: 33 Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2UA
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so RFC Xpress sits behind roughly 1,309 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ← RFC Xpress | |
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 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 Good
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 RFC Xpress 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 RFC Xpress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Barfia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bilal Halal Meat Ltd Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Adore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| ActiKid Ltd and ActiHealth Ltd Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Alpha Preparatory School School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Baskin Robbins Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Better Food Mood Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about RFC Xpress
What is RFC Xpress's food hygiene rating?
RFC Xpress has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harrow Council on 8 March 2024.
Is RFC Xpress safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 RFC Xpress last inspected?
RFC Xpress was last inspected on 8 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at RFC Xpress?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does RFC Xpress compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while RFC Xpress holds a 3. 147 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects RFC Xpress 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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