Express BBQ food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Epping Forest
Express BBQ holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Express BBQ & Fish Bar, 45 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BU
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Express BBQ sits behind roughly 856 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ← Express BBQ | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Good
- 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 BBQ 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 Express BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asvacare Pharmacy Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aroma Brazilian Food Other catering premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill County Primary School/college/university | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Bedford House Community Association Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store & Post Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst hill cricket and lacrosse club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Express BBQ
What is Express BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Express BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Epping Forest Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Express BBQ safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Express BBQ last inspected?
Express BBQ was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Express BBQ?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 BBQ compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Express BBQ holds a 3. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Express BBQ 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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