Orient Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thurrock
Orient Express 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
The rating dates from 8 March 2025, 16 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: 16 Corringham Road, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 0AH
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Orient Express among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← Orient Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Orient 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 Orient Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| The Old Regent Ballroom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Stanford Le Hope Primary School School/college/university | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| East Thurrock Kids Club Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Hope Coffee And Cuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Slice And Stack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
Questions about Orient Express
What is Orient Express's food hygiene rating?
Orient Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 8 March 2025.
Is Orient Express 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 Orient Express last inspected?
Orient Express was last inspected on 8 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orient Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orient Express compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Orient Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Orient 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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