Hoo Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harlow
Hoo Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 April 2026, 2 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 Marriotts, The Hoo, Harlow, CM17 0HT
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Hoo Express sits behind roughly 497 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ← Hoo Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hoo Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Active Health & Fitness Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2024 |
| Bengal Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Antico Harlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Batts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Costa At Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2017 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Dee Dees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Hoo Express
What is Hoo Express's food hygiene rating?
Hoo Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Hoo Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hoo Express last inspected?
Hoo Express was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
How does Hoo Express compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Hoo Express holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Hoo 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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