Eko Food Market Xpress food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Swale
Eko Food Market Xpress holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 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: Christine House, London Road, Upchurch, ME8 8PT
How it compares in Swale
That puts Eko Food Market Xpress among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Eko Food Market Xpress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Very 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 Eko Food Market Xpress 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 Eko Food Market Xpress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus & Co. Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Independent Catering Management @ Riverside Pimary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2023 |
| KSA MiniMart Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Hon's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Eko Food Market Xpress
What is Eko Food Market Xpress's food hygiene rating?
Eko Food Market Xpress has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Eko Food Market Xpress 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eko Food Market Xpress last inspected?
Eko Food Market Xpress was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eko Food Market Xpress?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eko Food Market Xpress compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Eko Food Market Xpress is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Eko Food Market Xpress 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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