Orient Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Gloucestershire
Orient 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
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: 22 Ellacombe Road, Longwell Green, South Gloucestershire, BS30 9BA
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Orient Express among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← Orient Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 Orient 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 Orient Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd At Longwell Green School/college/university | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Be Weird Be Wild Be Wonderful Other catering premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Arabuko Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Asda Main Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Bristol Barrs Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Avon Valley Railway Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Blue Bowl Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Orient Express
What is Orient Express's food hygiene rating?
Orient Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Orient 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 Orient Express last inspected?
Orient Express was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orient 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 Orient Express compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Orient Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Orient 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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