Express Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rugby
Express Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2026, 3 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: 69 Overslade Lane, Rugby, CV22 6ED
How it compares in Rugby
That puts Express Grill among the 596 places in Rugby holding top marks, 73% 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 | 596 | 73% | ← Express Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 Grill 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 Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| DGM Slush Mobile caterer | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Chimney Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Bizzy Tots Nursery (2) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Dinner Jackets Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Costcutter Rugby Ltd T/AS Premier Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Dewar Close Home For The Elder Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Anya Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Express Grill
What is Express Grill's food hygiene rating?
Express Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rugby Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Express Grill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Express Grill last inspected?
Express Grill was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Express Grill?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Express Grill compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and Express Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects Express Grill 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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