Express Mega Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Nottingham City
Express Mega Food 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: 243 Denman Street Central, NG7 3PS
How it compares in Nottingham City
In Nottingham City, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Express Mega Food sits behind roughly 2,403 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,403 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 6% | ← Express Mega Food | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 352 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 Very 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 Express Mega Food 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 Mega Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0115 Patty Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Angolan Women Voice Association UK CIC Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Ali's Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| A Star Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Alchemilla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Anatolian Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
Questions about Express Mega Food
What is Express Mega Food's food hygiene rating?
Express Mega Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Nottingham City Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Express Mega Food 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 Mega Food last inspected?
Express Mega Food was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Express Mega Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Express Mega Food compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,671 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, while Express Mega Food holds a 4. 167 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Express Mega Food 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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