Cafe Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ealing
Cafe 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 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 19 Oldfields Circus, Northolt, UB5 4RR
How it compares in Ealing
That puts Cafe Express among the 1,773 places in Ealing holding top marks, 58% 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 | 1,773 | 58% | ← Cafe Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 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 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 Cafe 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 Cafe Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AruthiFoodAndWine Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Alpine Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Ari's News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| 2023The Mandeville Arms Harvester Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Alba - Early Years Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Alwalyma Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Express
What is Cafe Express's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Cafe 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 Cafe Express last inspected?
Cafe Express was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe Express compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Cafe 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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