Costcutter Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Camden
Costcutter Express 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
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 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: 305 Finchley Road, NW3 6DT
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter Express sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ← Costcutter Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Age UK Camden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| 28 Church Row Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2020 |
| 12TH Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Acol Bridge Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Air Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Acol Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Abbey Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Costcutter Express
What is Costcutter Express's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Camden Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Costcutter Express 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 Costcutter Express last inspected?
Costcutter Express was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costcutter Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter Express compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter Express holds a 4. 654 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Costcutter 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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