Beijing Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Beijing 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 1 May 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: 149 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 6BD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Beijing Express among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Beijing Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Beijing 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 Beijing Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza also T/A Southern Lovin Cooking & Wing Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood School/college/university | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| BAM FM at Hamp Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Daisy Vending Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
| Fit Food Tasty Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| First Class Nurseries Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Eastover Park Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2018 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2018 |
Questions about Beijing Express
What is Beijing Express's food hygiene rating?
Beijing Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 May 2025.
Is Beijing 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 Beijing Express last inspected?
Beijing Express was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Beijing 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 Beijing Express compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Beijing Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Beijing 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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