Corner Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Norwich City
Corner Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 25 February 2026, 4 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: Drayton Road Post Office, 169 Drayton Road, Norwich, NR3 2AA
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Corner Express sits behind roughly 1,222 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 891 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 331 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ← Corner Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 Corner 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 Corner Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Al Amin Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Angel Road Infant & Nursey School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bond Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Al Madina Butcher Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| BestBargain Norwich Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Alexandra Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bowling House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Corner Express
What is Corner Express's food hygiene rating?
Corner Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Norwich City Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Corner Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Corner Express last inspected?
Corner Express was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Corner 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Corner Express compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,363 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Corner Express holds a 3. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Corner 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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