Reigate Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reigate and Banstead
Reigate Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2023, more than 3 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: 5 Holmesdale Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0BA
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts Reigate Express among the 662 places in Reigate and Banstead holding top marks, 73% 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 | 662 | 73% | ← Reigate Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 182 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 Reigate 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 Reigate Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Planet Somers House School/college/university | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Compass At Towers Watson Other catering premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Reigate Holmesdale Road Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Reigate Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Borgo Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Chicken Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Lebnani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Inside Out Health Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Reigate Express
What is Reigate Express's food hygiene rating?
Reigate Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 13 June 2023.
Is Reigate 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Reigate Express last inspected?
Reigate Express was last inspected on 13 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Reigate 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 Reigate Express compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 912 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, and Reigate Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Reigate 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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