Essex Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Rochford
Essex Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket 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 30 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 42 - 46 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JQ
How it compares in Rochford
In Rochford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Essex Express sits behind roughly 556 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 491 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ← Essex Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Essex 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 Essex Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britton Court Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Ali Baba's Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Charcoal And Earth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Dbouk Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Anglo Other catering premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bentleys Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bogaz Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
Questions about Essex Express
What is Essex Express's food hygiene rating?
Essex Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rochford Council on 30 May 2025.
Is Essex Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket 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 Essex Express last inspected?
Essex Express was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Essex Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Essex Express compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, while Essex Express holds a 3. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Essex 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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