Victoria Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
Victoria 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 13 May 2015, more than 11 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: 42 Queen Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9DR
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Victoria Express among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Victoria Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Victoria 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 Victoria Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C and K Rileys Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bingo Nation Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bodrum Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Coastal Bar Kent (Ltd) Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| CG Fitness Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Chuck and Blade Ramsgate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Clarendon & Chatham House Sixth Form Centre School/college/university | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Victoria Express
What is Victoria Express's food hygiene rating?
Victoria Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 13 May 2015.
Is Victoria 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 Victoria Express last inspected?
Victoria Express was last inspected on 13 May 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Victoria Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Victoria Express compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Victoria Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Victoria 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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