Express Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thanet
Express Kebab 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 5 February 2025, 17 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: 208 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2QU
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Express Kebab among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Express Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 Very 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 Express Kebab 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 Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottega Bodega, Bar Nicoletta Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brightstart Nursery Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Batchelors Patisserie Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Aquarius Lodge Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Ashcroft House Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Approach Road Mini Mart Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Express Kebab
What is Express Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Express Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Express Kebab 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 Express Kebab last inspected?
Express Kebab was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Express Kebab?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Express Kebab compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Express Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Express Kebab 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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