Station Food Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harlow
Station 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 14 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Adams House, East Gate, Harlow, CM20 1BD
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Station Food Express among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Station Food Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Station 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 Station Food Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| ADC Harlow Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Blossom Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| DHM International UK Ltd Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Brinchi Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Elite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Station Food Express
What is Station Food Express's food hygiene rating?
Station Food Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 14 August 2024.
Is Station 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 Station Food Express last inspected?
Station Food Express was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Station Food Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Station Food Express compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Station Food Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Station 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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