Retail Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Camden
Retail 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
This rating dates from 16 March 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 174 Gray's Inn Road, WC1X 8EW
How it compares in Camden
That puts Retail Express among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← Retail Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Retail 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 Retail Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
Questions about Retail Express
What is Retail Express's food hygiene rating?
Retail Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 16 March 2023.
Is Retail 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 Retail Express last inspected?
Retail Express was last inspected on 16 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Retail 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 Retail Express compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Retail Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Retail 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Retail Express and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Camden inspects and rates 4,297 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Camden →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.camden.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →