Hill Express Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Hill Express Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: Hill Express Ltd was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hill Express Ltd sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← Hill Express Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Hill Express Ltd 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 Hill Express Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kooky Nohmad Go Ltd Mobile caterer | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2015 |
| Morenos Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Premier Express Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2019 |
| Bar 11 Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 December 2016 |
| Horsebox Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Herts Country Markets Ltd - Royston Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2011 |
| Birch coffee shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Hill Express Ltd
What is Hill Express Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hill Express Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Hill Express Ltd 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 Hill Express Ltd last inspected?
Hill Express Ltd was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Hill Express Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Hill Express Ltd 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 Hill Express Ltd holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Hill Express Ltd 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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