Narmadha Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
Narmadha Express holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 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: 165 St Chads Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8NL
How it compares in Thurrock
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 1,168 rated places in Thurrock score this low, about one in 117. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 834 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Narmadha Express | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 Narmadha 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 Narmadha Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Youth Provisions Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Belles Bakers Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Amazon Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Angel Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Asda Stores - Click And Collect Lockers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Amareta Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
Questions about Narmadha Express
What is Narmadha Express's food hygiene rating?
Narmadha Express has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Thurrock Council on 7 December 2025.
Is Narmadha Express safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Narmadha Express last inspected?
Narmadha Express was last inspected on 7 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Narmadha Express?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Narmadha Express compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while Narmadha Express holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Narmadha 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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Is this your business?
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 Thurrock, 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.thurrock.gov.uk/food
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