Calton Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gloucester City
Calton Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 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: 138 Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5JX
How it compares in Gloucester City
That puts Calton Express among the 833 places in Gloucester City holding top marks, 82% 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 | 833 | 82% | ← Calton Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 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 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 Calton 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 Calton Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Moon Nursery Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor St Catherines Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bethlehem Gospel Church Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bramble House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Abu's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Calton Select Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bathurst Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Charcot Therapy Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Calton Express
What is Calton Express's food hygiene rating?
Calton Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gloucester City Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Calton 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Calton Express last inspected?
Calton Express was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Calton 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Calton Express compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, and Calton Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects Calton 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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