Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
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 25 April 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.
This sits in the middle for Wealden, where 0% of rated places score below 3 and 95% score 4 or 5. See all Wealden ratings →
Address: Kensington House Crowborough Hill, Jarvis Brook, TN6 2EG
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Express sits behind roughly 1,258 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 5% | ← Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 39 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 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Crowborough Caring Premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Salam Bangla Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Welat Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Jarvis Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Jarvis Brook Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 119 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 June 2024 |
| Lis Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Crowborough Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Express
What is Express's food hygiene rating?
Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wealden Council on 25 April 2024.
Is 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 Express last inspected?
Express was last inspected on 25 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Express compare to other places in Wealden?
79% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while Express holds a 3. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Express is one of 16 rated food businesses in Jarvis Brook. See every hygiene rating in Jarvis Brook →
Wealden inspects and rates 1,374 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wealden →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wealden.gov.uk
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