Elite Express Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harlow
Elite Express Ltd 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 18 September 2024, 21 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: 2 - 4 Burgoyne Hatch, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3EH
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Elite Express Ltd sits behind roughly 575 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ← Elite Express Ltd | |
| 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 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 Elite Express Ltd 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 Elite Express Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy And Nursery School/college/university | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Ashlyns Caring Premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Belash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Essex Skipper Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Cafe Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Compass Group (Eurest) At Raytheon Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Dial Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Elite Express Ltd
What is Elite Express Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Elite Express Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harlow Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Elite Express Ltd 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 Elite Express Ltd last inspected?
Elite Express Ltd was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Elite Express Ltd?
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 Elite Express Ltd compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Elite Express Ltd holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Elite Express Ltd 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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