Express Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
Express Supermarket 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: 162 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4JU
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Express Supermarket among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Express Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Express Supermarket 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 Express Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Cole Green Wines Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Conscious Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Commonswood School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about Express Supermarket
What is Express Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Express Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Express Supermarket 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 Express Supermarket last inspected?
Express Supermarket was last inspected on 7 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Express Supermarket?
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 Express Supermarket compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Express Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Express Supermarket 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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Express Supermarket is one of 229 rated food businesses in Welwyn Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Welwyn Garden City →
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