Express Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Express Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 May 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: 17 Market Place, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9BP
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Express Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← Express Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Mini Market 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 Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Coffeesmiths Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| C D Page Confectioner & Tobacconist Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| The Craft Bakery - North Walsham Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Papworth Farms Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| Scrumptious Home Bakes Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Express Mini Market
What is Express Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Express Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Express Mini Market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Express Mini Market last inspected?
Express Mini Market was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Express Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Mini Market compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Express Mini Market holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Express Mini Market 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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