Express Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hounslow
Express Tavern holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 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: The Express Tavern, 56 Kew Bridge Road, Brentford, TW8 0EW
How it compares in Hounslow
A 2 is rare: only 39 of 1,817 rated places in Hounslow score this low, about one in 47. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,324 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ← Express Tavern | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 412 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Tavern the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Express Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Age Concern Chiswick @ The Friendship Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Armenian Church Trust UK Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Anima Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| APNA Local Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2022 |
| ALAZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Express Tavern
What is Express Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Express Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hounslow Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Express Tavern safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Express Tavern last inspected?
Express Tavern was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hounslow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Express Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Express Tavern compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while Express Tavern holds a 2. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Express Tavern 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hounslow, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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