Golden Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thurrock
Golden Express 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
This is a fresh result: Golden Express was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Thurrock score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Thurrock ratings →
Address: 20 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays, Grays, RM16 2BD
How this rating has changed
Golden Express has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Golden Express among the 837 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 72% 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 | 837 | 72% | ← Golden Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 166 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 Golden 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 Golden Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gardens Care Caring Premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Darlin Buds School/college/university | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Blackshots Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Chen's Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2026 |
| D Johnson And Sons Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Eggfree Cakes Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2021 |
| Chafford Hundred Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Esso Daneholes Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Golden Express
What is Golden Express's food hygiene rating?
Golden Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Golden 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Express last inspected?
Golden Express was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 Golden 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Express compare to other places in Thurrock?
72% of the 1,165 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Golden 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Golden Express is one of 264 rated food businesses in Grays. See every hygiene rating in Grays →
Thurrock inspects and rates 1,331 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Thurrock →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.thurrock.gov.uk/food
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