Oriental Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Elmbridge
Oriental Express holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Oriental Express was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Elmbridge score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Elmbridge ratings →
Address: 117 Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9UN
How this rating has changed
Oriental Express was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 1 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Elmbridge
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 981 rated places in Elmbridge score this low, about one in 52. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 743 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ← Oriental Express | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 133 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Oriental Express the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Oriental Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone ? Campbell House Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Arslanbey Kebab Ltd at The Jolly Farmer Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Arepa Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| COOK Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cafe Verditer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Weybridge Day Nursery and Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Oriental Express
What is Oriental Express's food hygiene rating?
Oriental Express has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Elmbridge Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Oriental Express safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Oriental Express last inspected?
Oriental Express was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Elmbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oriental Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oriental Express compare to other places in Elmbridge?
76% of the 981 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Oriental Express holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Oriental 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Elmbridge, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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