Albert Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Haringey
Albert Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 February 2026, 5 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: 1 Albert Road, Wood Green, N22 7AA
How it compares in Haringey
In Haringey, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Albert Express sits behind roughly 1,695 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,450 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 95 | 5% | ← Albert Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Albert 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 Albert Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Ally pally food store Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Accent Catering @ Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Alicedda Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Aida Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2020 |
| 12th Street Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Acacia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about Albert Express
What is Albert Express's food hygiene rating?
Albert Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Haringey Council on 14 February 2026.
Is Albert Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Albert Express last inspected?
Albert Express was last inspected on 14 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Albert Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Albert Express compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, while Albert Express holds a 3. 95 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects Albert 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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