Say Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blaby
Say 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 21 February 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: 74 Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8ED
How it compares in Blaby
In Blaby, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Say Express sits behind roughly 490 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 490 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ← Say Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Say 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 Say Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius Fish Bar Other catering premises | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Angelo's Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS St Martins Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Asda Express St Martins PFS Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| 14Forty At Crown Packaging Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| An Apple A Day Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| After School & Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Say Express
What is Say Express's food hygiene rating?
Say Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blaby Council on 21 February 2024.
Is Say 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 Say Express last inspected?
Say Express was last inspected on 21 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Say Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Say Express compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, while Say Express holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Say 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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