The Oriental Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
The Oriental Express 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 17 April 2026, 2 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: Bridge Parade, 3 Perry Street, Billericay, CM12 0LX
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Oriental Express sits behind roughly 1,087 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ← The Oriental Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 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 The Oriental 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 The Oriental Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D G W Meats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT) Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Angel Products Limited Manufacturers/packers | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Billericay Food Bank Other catering premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Hamelin Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cafe in the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Hannakins Farm Community Ctr Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Billericay Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The Oriental Express
What is The Oriental Express's food hygiene rating?
The Oriental Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Basildon Council on 17 April 2026.
Is The Oriental Express 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 The Oriental Express last inspected?
The Oriental Express was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oriental Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Oriental Express compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while The Oriental Express holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects The Oriental 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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