Thai Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
Thai 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: Unit 431, Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock Way, RM20 2ZJ
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Thai Express among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← Thai Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Thai 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 Thai Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Cafe Giardino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2025 |
| Chocofay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about Thai Express
What is Thai Express's food hygiene rating?
Thai Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Thai 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 Thai Express last inspected?
Thai Express was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thai 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 Thai Express compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Thai Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Thai 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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