Value Food Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Castle Point
Value Food 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 7 February 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: 128-130 Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 3PS
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts Value Food Express among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← Value Food Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 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 Value Food 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 Value Food Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe De Julia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Dan's News & Supermarket Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| B B Grout Ltd Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cedar Hall Day School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Carer's Choice Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| 363 Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Da Delis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Value Food Express
What is Value Food Express's food hygiene rating?
Value Food Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Value Food 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 Value Food Express last inspected?
Value Food Express was last inspected on 7 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Value Food Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Value Food Express compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and Value Food Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Value Food 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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