Europe Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Europe 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 17 April 2025, 14 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: 17 Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8AU
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Europe Express sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← Europe Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Europe 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 Europe Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megs Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Fakenham Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Fakenham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Rampant Horse Fakenham Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Shape's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Mini Market Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| Norfolk Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Europe Express
What is Europe Express's food hygiene rating?
Europe Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 17 April 2025.
Is Europe 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 Europe Express last inspected?
Europe Express was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Europe 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Europe Express compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Europe Express holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Europe 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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Understanding this rating
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Europe Express is one of 83 rated food businesses in Fakenham. See every hygiene rating in Fakenham →
North Norfolk inspects and rates 1,517 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Norfolk →
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