The Local Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Broxbourne
The Local Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 26 King Edward Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7HZ
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts The Local Express among the 607 places in Broxbourne holding top marks, 91% 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 | 607 | 91% | ← The Local Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 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 Very 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 The Local 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 Local Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Central Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Ajs Express Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Breakfast Box Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| BDD Best Deutsche D?ner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Best Grocery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Local Express
What is The Local Express's food hygiene rating?
The Local Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 10 January 2024.
Is The Local 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Local Express last inspected?
The Local Express was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Local Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Local Express compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and The Local Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects The Local 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Local Express is one of 126 rated food businesses in Waltham Cross. See every hygiene rating in Waltham Cross →
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