Cafe Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brent
Cafe Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: 404 High Road, London, NW10 2DS
How it compares in Brent
That puts Cafe Express among the 1,654 places in Brent holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,654 | 74% | ← Cafe Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 264 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 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 Cafe 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 Cafe Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A F G Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aljazira General Store Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Al-Sham Roastery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Al Sham Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Aarush Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Alloush Fruits & Vegetables Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| 8 till 6 Eagle Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Alosra Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Express
What is Cafe Express's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Express last inspected?
Cafe Express was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cafe Express compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Cafe 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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