Cafe Express food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bracknell Forest
Cafe Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 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: 27 King Edwards Road, Ascot, SL5 8NY
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts Cafe Express among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest 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 | 580 | 83% | ← Cafe Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Cafe 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 Cafe Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Baptist Church Other catering premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2016 |
| J&S Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2011 |
| Edith Rose Nursery (Ascot) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Jack & Earnest At Bit And Bridle Ascot Racecourse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Ascots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2022 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2019 |
| Ascot Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Express
What is Cafe Express's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 16 May 2024.
Is Cafe 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Express last inspected?
Cafe Express was last inspected on 16 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Express compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects Cafe 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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