Redhill Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Redhill Express 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 16 Redhill Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NJ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Redhill Express sits behind roughly 791 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 15% | ← Redhill Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 Redhill 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 Redhill Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Angels Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Burgerians Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Hitchin Town Football Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| African Caribbean Seniors & Carers Luncheon Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Hitchin Town Cricket Ground Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Christchurch Open Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2015 |
| Adventures wraparound Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Redhill Express
What is Redhill Express's food hygiene rating?
Redhill Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Redhill Express 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 Redhill Express last inspected?
Redhill Express was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Redhill Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Redhill Express compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Redhill Express holds a 4. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Redhill 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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