Sawley Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Erewash
Sawley Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 509 Tamworth Road, NG10 3GR
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Sawley Express among the 754 places in Erewash holding top marks, 88% 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 | 754 | 88% | ← Sawley Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sawley 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 Sawley Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bains Convenience Store Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Dovedale County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Dhavina's News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2023 |
| Daves Pies and Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| All Saints Church & Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees Children's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Sawley Express
What is Sawley Express's food hygiene rating?
Sawley Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 14 November 2017.
Is Sawley Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sawley Express last inspected?
Sawley Express was last inspected on 14 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Erewash Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sawley Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sawley Express compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Sawley Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Sawley 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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