Sunny Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Charnwood
Sunny 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 15 July 2025, 11 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: 16 Derwent Drive, LE11 3RJ
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Sunny Express among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← Sunny Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 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 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 Sunny 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 Sunny Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bom Bom Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Burleigh Court Hotel and Conference Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| David Collett Dining Hall School/college/university | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Brush Bowls And Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Access Armstrong Building Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club & After School Club, Booth Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Coombs Catering at Booth Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Ashby Road Estate Community Association Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about Sunny Express
What is Sunny Express's food hygiene rating?
Sunny Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Sunny 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 Sunny Express last inspected?
Sunny Express was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sunny Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sunny Express compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Sunny Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Sunny 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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