Trench Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Telford and Wrekin Council
Trench Express holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the supermarket and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 9 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: Shop 1 Meadow Close, Trench, Telford, TF2 6PB
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
A 1 is rare: only 29 of 1,335 rated places in Telford and Wrekin Council score this low, about one in 46. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ← Trench Express | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Very good
- 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 Trench Express the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Trench Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentleys Diner @ Wilsons Auctions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Arjys Cuisine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Alex Indian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Asda Express Burger King Telford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Subway Telford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Asda Express Telford PFS Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
Questions about Trench Express
What is Trench Express's food hygiene rating?
Trench Express has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Trench Express safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket 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 Trench Express last inspected?
Trench Express was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Trench Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Trench Express compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, while Trench Express holds a 1. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Trench 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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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 Telford and Wrekin Council, 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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