Tennessee Express Harlow food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harlow
Tennessee Express Harlow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Tennessee Express Harlow was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 North House, Bush Fair, Harlow, CM18 6PA
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Tennessee Express Harlow among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ← Tennessee Express Harlow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tennessee Express Harlow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Changing Lives Community Services Harlow Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dial A Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Dope Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bridge Church Ministries - Harlow Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Abbot Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Tennessee Express Harlow
What is Tennessee Express Harlow's food hygiene rating?
Tennessee Express Harlow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Tennessee Express Harlow safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tennessee Express Harlow last inspected?
Tennessee Express Harlow was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
How does Tennessee Express Harlow compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Tennessee Express Harlow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Tennessee Express Harlow 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Tennessee Express Harlow is one of 22 rated food businesses in Bush Fair. See every hygiene rating in Bush Fair →
Harlow inspects and rates 687 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Harlow →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.harlow.gov.uk/
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