Espresso food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Three Rivers
Espresso holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: 1 Woodoaks Farm Cottages, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts Espresso among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 472 | 83% | ← Espresso | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Espresso 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 Espresso, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Kix Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Dotty Mares Mobile caterer | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Get Set 4 Tennis Ace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| HCL @ Maple Cross Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| HCL @ Shepherd Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| BP Oil UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Brixton Amusements Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about Espresso
What is Espresso's food hygiene rating?
Espresso has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Espresso safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Espresso last inspected?
Espresso was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Espresso?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Espresso compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and Espresso is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Espresso 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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